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Yavin

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Pronounced YAH-vin /ˈjɑː.vɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Yavin (Jabin, a Canaanite king in Judges), from a root 'to understand; discern.' Also familiar as the Star Wars planet Yavin. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A discerning name: Yavin is Hebrew for 'he understands' (said 'YAH-vin'). Also a Star Wars planet.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Yavin (Jabin, a Canaanite king in Judges), from a root 'to understand; discern.' Also familiar as the Star Wars planet Yavin. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2020)#13971 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720002020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yavin comes from the Hebrew for 'he understands' (Jabin in Judges); it doubles as the Star Wars planet Yavin. Route reads Hebrew with a pop-culture echo — rare in the U.S. (said 'YAH-vin').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, discerning, and modern-flavored.

Did you know? Yavin is Hebrew for 'he understands; discerns' (the biblical king Jabin) and is also known as a Star Wars planet — a name with both an ancient and a modern-pop echo, noted honestly (said 'YAH-vin').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Yavin — Hebrew Yavin/Jabin; 'he understands'; Star Wars planet

Variations

YavenJavinYavine

Nicknames

YavVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yavin mean?

Yavin is Hebrew for 'he understands; discerns' (the biblical king Jabin); it's also a Star Wars planet.

How do you pronounce Yavin?

It's said YAH-vin /ˈjɑː.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yavin a boy or girl name?

Yavin is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yavin?

Yavin is a rare name in the U.S.

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