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Yo

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yoh'yoh'1 syllable
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Bright

MEANING

Sunshine

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word 'ι™½' 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.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Korean
Short

MEANING

To bind

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

Originates from the Korean word 'μš”' 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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FAQs About Yo

The name Yo means "sunshine" in Japanese, "to bind" in Korean.
Yo has Japanese and Korean origins. Derived from the Japanese word 'ι™½' which means 'sun' or 'sunshine'.
Yo is pronounced yoh (yoh). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Yo include Yo-yo, Yoshi.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Yo include Kai, Maya, Rin.
The most common spelling is Yo. Alternative spellings include Yoh, You.