Islamic Names Starting with “Y”

Popular Islamic names starting with Y include Yusuf, Yahya, Yunus, Yasir, Yaqub, Yasmin. Yusuf (Joseph) is described in the Quran as 'the most beautiful of stories' (Surah Yusuf 12:3). Yahya and Yunus are also Prophets named in the Quran. Islamic names starting with Y carry rich Prophetic heritage. Our collection has 17+ Islamic names beginning with Y — all with full Arabic meanings, Urdu translations, and Islamic origins.

All Islamic names starting with Y on FindIslamicNames.com include complete Urdu (اردو) translations alongside Arabic script and English meanings. Y سے شروع ہونے والے نام جیسے یوسف، یحییٰ، اور یونس قرآن مجید میں مذکور انبیاء کے نام ہیں۔ This makes it ideal for Muslim families in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.

Popular Islamic boy names starting with Y include Yusuf, Yahya, Yunus, Yasir, Yaqub. Our collection has 9+ Muslim boy names beginning with Y — each with Arabic meaning and Urdu translation.

Popular Islamic girl names starting with Y include Yasmin, Yumna, Yamna, Yusra. Our collection has 7+ Muslim girl names beginning with Y — each with Arabic meaning and Urdu translation.

Yes, our collection of Islamic names starting with Y includes Quranic names — names mentioned in or derived from the Holy Quran. Each name is clearly labelled with its Islamic origin so you can identify which names are Quranic, which are from the Sahaba, and which are from the classical Arabic tradition.

When choosing an Islamic name starting with Y, prioritise the meaning above all else. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "Give yourselves good names" (Abu Dawood 4948). Look for names with virtuous meanings — strength, wisdom, piety, beauty, or servitude to Allah. Check our full list of 17+ Islamic names starting with Y and click any name to see its complete meaning, Islamic origin, and scholarly guidance.