Yo

yoh'yoh'1 syllable
🇯🇵Japanese
Bright

MEANING

Sunshine

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word '陽' which means 'sun' or 'sunshine'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japanese culture, names with the kanji for 'sun' are often associated with brightness and positivity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Japan, often as part of longer names.

🇰🇷Korean
Soft

MEANING

To bind

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

Originates from the Korean word '요' which can imply binding or tying.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Korean as a casual way to get someone's attention.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used in various forms in Korean history, often as part of names.

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