ThinkabaraYuki: meaning and origin
Yuki
“Snow, or happiness (depending on the characters)”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🌸 Japanese
- Letters · syllables
- 4 · 2
- Starts with
- Y
About the name Yuki
Yuki is a girl’s name from the Japanese tradition. Its meaning is “snow, or happiness (depending on the characters)”. Names from Japanese, where the meaning depends on the characters chosen — like Hana, Kenji, Yuki and Sora.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean joy and happiness.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Japanese names
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Akira 🧒Bright, clear · Japanese
- Emi 👧Blessed with beauty, smile · Japanese
- Hana 👧Flower · Japanese
- Sakura 👧Cherry blossom · Japanese
- Sora 🧒Sky · Japanese
Sibling name ideas (Japanese, boys)
- Haruto 👦Sun flying (one common reading) · Japanese
- Kenji 👦Intelligent second son · Japanese
- Ren 👦Lotus, or love (depending on the characters) · Japanese
Questions and answers
What does the name Yuki mean?
Yuki is a name of Japanese origin. It means: snow, or happiness (depending on the characters).
Is Yuki a boy or girl name?
Yuki is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Yuki have?
Yuki has 4 letters and about 2 syllables.