Boy name
Yi name meaning
“righteousness; steadfastness”
Yi is a masculine Chinese name commonly linked to the meanings righteousness and steadfastness. It can represent 義 yì, meaning righteousness, or 毅 yì, meaning steadfast, among other characters. The precise meaning depends on the written character, since the form Yi can correspond to more than one character.
What does Yi mean?
Righteousness; steadfastness
In Indonesian: kebenaran moral; keteguhan
Origin and cultural usage of Yi
In Chinese names, Yi can represent, among other characters, 義 yì ‘righteousness’ or 毅 yì ‘steadfast’. Its precise meaning depends on the written character.
| Starts with | Y |
|---|
How to pronounce Yi
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ji/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮤ |
Is Yi a boy’s name?
Yes, Yi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yi ranks #4,738 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yi
FAQ about the name Yi
What is the meaning of Yi?
Yi means righteousness; steadfastness. In Chinese names, Yi can represent, among other characters, 義 yì ‘righteousness’ or 毅 yì ‘steadfast’. Its precise meaning depends on the written character.
Is Yi a boy’s name?
Yes, Yi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Yi have?
Yi has 1 syllable (Yi) and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Yi?
Yi ranks #4,738 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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