Yui comes from Japanese yui — which, depending on the kanji, can mean 'a tie, a bond, a connection', 'only, unique, superior', or 'gentleness, tenderness' (the kanji shape the meaning, which we note). A soft, sweet, hugely popular modern Japanese girls' name (said 'YOO-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, a-tie-and-bond at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Yui means variously 'a tie, a bond; only, unique; gentleness' in Japanese, depending on the kanji — a soft, sweet, hugely popular modern Japanese girls' name (said 'YOO-ee').

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Japanese references — Yui — kanji vary

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yui mean?

Yui is Japanese for 'a tie, a bond' (also 'only; gentleness'); the kanji shape the meaning.

How do you pronounce Yui?

It's said YOO-ee /ˈju.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yui a boy or girl name?

Yui is a girl's name.

How popular is Yui?

Yui is a rare name in the U.S.