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Hebrew Names for Boys: Y

Names beginning with Y

By Lisa Katz, About.com

Find Hebrew names for boys that begin with the letter Y. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the names written in Hebrew letters.

* Note: The English letter J translates to the Hebrew letter YUD, which sounds like the English letter Y.

1. Yaacov (Jacob)

Yaacov written in Hebrew
Yaacov (Jacob) was the son of Isaac in the Bible.

2. Yadid

Yadid written in Hebrew
Yadid means "beloved, friend."

3. Yair

Yair written in Hebrew
Yair means "He will shine."

4. Yakir

Yakir written in Hebrew
Yakir means "precious."

5. Yarden

Yarden written in Hebrew
Yarden means "to flow down, descend."

6. Yaron

Yaron written in Hebrew
Yaron means "He will be happy."

7. Yechiel

Yechiel written in Hebrew
Yechiel means "may God live."

8. Yigal

Yigal written in Hebrew
Yigal means "He will redeem."

9. Yehoshua (Joshua)

Yehoshua (Joshua) written in Hebrew
Yehoshua (Joshua) was Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites.

10. Yehuda (Judah)

Yehuda (Judah) written in Hebrew
Yehuda (Judah) was the son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible.

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