Yen

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Yen has different meanings depending on the language and cultures. In Vietnamese, it means "peace". In Japanese, it can mean "money", "currency", or "a yen for something", which means a strong desire for something.
Popularity
Yen is not a very common name outside of Vietnam, where it is quite popular. According to DefineName, it ranks as the 327th most popular name for girls in Vietnam.

cartoon of the name Yen
Cartoon of Yen

Yen Name meanings & History

Yen has different meanings depending on the language and cultures. In Vietnamese, it means "peace". In Japanese, it can mean "money", "currency", or "a yen for something", which means a strong desire for something. Variant of Yên used outside of Vietnam. Yen can be used for both boys and girls, and it's popular as a first or middle name. It's common among Vietnamese families but can also be used by people from different cultural backgrounds who appreciate its meaning and simplicity.

Zodiac Sign of Yen: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yen:

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

E: Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive

N: Nice,Neat,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neurosis,Nervous

Yen is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Formal name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name

2.) Yen (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "Desire" or "Longing"


Description: "Desire" or "Longing". Variant of Yên used outside of Vietnam. Yen is a popular name for girls in Vietnam, but can also be used for boys.

3.) YEN (Male)

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: Calm, peaceful; a swallow. Vietnam. (ING)


4.) Yen (Female)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) yearning; desirous.

Other Forms: Yeni, Yenih, Yenny


5.) Yen (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: (Chinese) calming; capable


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