Boy name
Yun name meaning
“cloud”
Yun is a masculine name commonly linked to Mandarin yún, meaning ‘cloud’, written 雲 or 云. This interpretation depends on the characters used in the original name. The same romanized spelling can represent other Mandarin characters, so Yun does not always carry the meaning ‘cloud’.
What does Yun mean?
Cloud
In Indonesian: awan
Origin and cultural usage of Yun
In Mandarin, Yun may derive from 雲 or 云, yún, 'cloud'. The same romanization can represent other characters, so this meaning depends on the original writing.
How to pronounce Yun
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jun/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮔ᮪ |
Is Yun a boy’s name?
Yes, Yun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yun ranks #2,691 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yun
Famous people named Yun
- Yun Ilman · b. 1964
- Yun Priamawan Pardikan
- Yun Prihantina Mulyani
- Yun Syahril
- Yun Syahril
- Yun Widiati · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Yun
What is the meaning of Yun?
Yun means cloud. In Mandarin, Yun may derive from 雲 or 云, yún, 'cloud'. The same romanization can represent other characters, so this meaning depends on the original writing.
Is Yun a boy’s name?
Yes, Yun is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yun have?
Yun has 1 syllable (Yun) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Yun?
Yun ranks #2,691 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yun?
Notable people named Yun include Yun Ilman, Yun Priamawan Pardikan, Yun Prihantina Mulyani.
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