Find out how popular the first name Yuni has been for the last 11 years (from 2012 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yuni by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Yuni is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yuni.

The history of the first name Yuni

The name Yuni is believed to have originated from the Japanese language, where it is a feminine given name. The name can be traced back to the Heian period in Japan, which spanned from 794 to 1185 AD. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "yuni," which means "gentle" or "soft."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yuni can be found in the ancient Japanese literary work "The Tale of Genji," written in the early 11th century by Murasaki Shikibu. In this influential work of Japanese literature, one of the characters is named Yuni.

Throughout Japanese history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Yuni. One such person was Yuni Takezaki (1675-1724), a Japanese poet and calligrapher who lived during the Edo period. Another was Yuni Yoshida (1868-1942), a Japanese painter and printmaker who was active during the Meiji and Taisho periods.

Beyond Japan, the name Yuni has also been used in other cultures and languages. In Indonesia, for example, Yuni is a common feminine given name that is sometimes derived from the Arabic name "Yunus," meaning "whale" or "dove."

One notable Indonesian figure with the name Yuni was Yuni Shara (1952-2022), a popular singer and actress who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. Another was Yuni Susanti (born 1975), an Indonesian badminton player who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

In the Western world, the name Yuni has been less common historically, but there have been a few noteworthy individuals with this name. One example is Yuni Wahyuni (born 1968), an Indonesian-born Australian artist and sculptor who has been active since the 1990s.

While the name Yuni may have originated in Japan, it has since been adopted and adapted by various cultures around the world, each with their own interpretations and meanings. Regardless of its origins, the name Yuni has a gentle and soft quality that has endured throughout history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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