This list includes 12 Egyptian boy names that start with Y, from “Yahya” to “Yuya”. They mix modern Arabic usage and older Egyptian traditions, offering meaningful choices for parents and researchers.

Egyptian boy names that start with Y are male given names used across modern Arabic and historic Egyptian contexts. For example, “Yahya” is widely used and reflects religious and linguistic ties across the region.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning.

Name: The Egyptian name as commonly spelled in English transliteration, so you can quickly identify and compare options.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide that helps you say the name correctly when speaking or testing choices aloud.

Meaning: A concise definition or cultural note so you understand each name’s significance and emotional resonance.

Egyptian boy names that start with Y

NamePronunciationMeaningOrigin
YoussefYOO-sefGod will add; JosephModern Arabic Egyptian
YahyaYAH-yaArabic form of John; “he lives”Modern Arabic Egyptian
YassinYAH-seenName/title from the Qur’an; used as given nameModern Arabic Egyptian
YasserYA-serOne who makes things easy; “easy”Modern Arabic Egyptian
YounesYOO-nesArabic form of Jonah; “dove”Modern Arabic Egyptian
Yaqubyah-KOOBArabic form of Jacob; “supplanter”Modern Arabic Egyptian
Yousriyoo-SREEFrom Arabic root meaning ease or assistanceModern Arabic Egyptian
YuyaYOO-yaAncient Egyptian personal name; meaning uncertainAncient Egyptian (18th Dynasty)
YazidYA-zidIncreasing, growingModern Arabic Egyptian
YamanYA-manRelated to Yemen; sometimes “good fortune”Modern Arabic Egyptian
YaminYA-minRight-hand; blessed, fortunateModern Arabic Egyptian
Yaqinyah-KEENCertainty, firm beliefModern Arabic Egyptian

Descriptions

Youssef
Most common Egyptian form of Joseph; widely used across Egypt with many notable bearers.
Yahya
Quranic name popular in Egypt for centuries; used in religious and everyday contexts.
Yassin
Common Egyptian name inspired by the Qur’anic chapter “Ya‑Sīn”; often used alone or in compound names.
Yasser
Widely used male name in Egypt and the Arab world; familiar from public figures and everyday use.
Younes
Popular Egyptian name tied to the prophet Yunus; common in both cities and rural areas.
Yaqub
Biblical/Quranic name used in Egypt with historical and religious resonance.
Yousri
Used as a given name and surname in Egypt; seen among artists and public personalities.
Yuya
Well-documented 18th‑Dynasty noble, father of Queen Tiye; frequently cited in Egyptology.
Yazid
Arabic name known historically; less common in Egypt due to historical associations but still attested.
Yaman
Used by some Egyptian families as a modern Arabic name, often implying regional or auspicious ties.
Yamin
Occasionally used in Egypt; conveys meanings of strength, auspiciousness or favor.
Yaqin
Less common but attested Arabic name in Egypt, often encountered in religious or literary contexts.
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