Looking for a Buddhist baby girl name starting with the letter Y? Here are 28 Buddhist girl names beginning with Y, each with its meaning, including Yasmin (Jasmine flower), Yuvika (Young woman), Yashmita (Fame and friendship).
Buddhist names come from Pali and Sanskrit and from Buddhist cultures such as Sri Lanka (Sinhala), Tibet, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan. Many recall the Buddha’s disciples, Buddhist virtues such as metta (loving kindness) and karuna (compassion), or the Tibetan names of the days of the week.
Buddhist girl names starting with Y and their meanings
Yasmin – Jasmine flower.
Yuvika – Young woman.
Yashmita – Fame and friendship.
Yukta – Attentive, skilled.
Yochana – Thoughtful, contemplation.
Yuvleen – Absorbed in God.
Yuktika – United, skilled.
Yogini – Female practitioner of yoga.
Yasha – Fame, glory.
Yashaswini – Successful, glorious.
Yamini – Night.
Yashika – Success.
Yashoda – Foster mother of Lord Krishna.
Yajna – Sacred ritual.
Yalini – Melodious.
Yashodhara – One who holds fame.
Yagna – Sacred fire, ritual.
Yamika – Night.
Yatharthika – Realistic, practical.
Yasodhara – Wife of the Buddha
Yangchen – Melodious (Tibetan)
Yeshe – Wisdom (Tibetan)
Yudon – Turquoise lamp (Tibetan)
Yangzom – Prosperous (Tibetan)
Yamuna – Holy river
Yeshi – Wisdom (Bhutanese)
Yaowalak – Young (Thai)
Yasodha – Glory
Tips for choosing the right name
- Think about nicknames and initials the name might create.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
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