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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is South American; and the pattern is *y*.
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Simony f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Brazilian dialectical variant of Simone 1.
Sinchiyachiq m Quechua
Means "strengthening" in Quechua.
Siwasyan m Quechua
Variant Quechua form of Sebastian.
Solmayra f Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of Sol 1 and Mayra and variant spelling of Solmaira.
Steicy f Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern, Rare), French (Modern, Rare)
Portuguese adoption of Stacy, as well as a French variant.
Sucely f Spanish (Latin American)
This name is chiefly used in Guatemala.
Sugey f Spanish (Latin American)
Supposedly popularised by the Venezuelan telenovela Una muchacha llamada Milagros, which first aired in September of 1973 in Venezuela and was already airing in the United States by June of 1976, the year the name and its variants entered the SSA data for the first time (there may have been rare uses of this name before 1973)... [more]
Suheily f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, possibly a Latin American adaptation of Suhaila. Also compare the similar names Sueli (used in Brazil) and Suhey (see Sugey).
Sulemy f Spanish (Latin American)
Sulemy is a name from Mexican origins. It roughly means "peace" or "tranquility."
Suleyma f Spanish
Variant of Zulema. Perhaps it is a Spanish feminine derivative of Sulayman or Süleyman.
Sunquyuq m Quechua
Means "noble heart" in Quechua.
Susy f Portuguese
Diminutive of Susana.
Suyana f Quechua
Means "hope, to hope" in Quechua.
Suyane f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Suzane.
Suyapa f Central American, Spanish (Latin American)
From the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de Suyapa meaning "Our Lady of Suyapa", the patron saint of Honduras.
Suyay f Quechua
Means "hope" in Quechua.
Sydnei f & m English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Sydney (English) or Sidney/Sidnei (Brazilian Portuguese). While a feminine name in the USA, in Brazil it's a masculine name.... [more]
Sylvio m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Masculine form of Sylvia or a variant of Silvio.... [more]
Syrlene f Brazilian
SYRLENE CLARKE was competing in the SECOND series of "Gladiators" which took place in 1993. She got as far as the QUARTER-FINALS before being eliminated by Georgina Berger.
Tadiyu m Quechua
Quechua form of Thaddeus.
Taismary f Caribbean (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Most likely a combination of Tais with Mary. This name is best known for being the name of the Cuban-born Italian volleyball player Taismary Agüero (b... [more]
Taísy f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Diminutive of Taís, Taísa and Taíssa. Also see Taisy.
T’akuya f Aymara
Possibly from the Aymara t’akuyaña meaning "soothe, reassure, calm".
Taleeya f Brazilian
This name is originated from Brazil. It means "Blessed from the gods. Peace bringer.". This is a feminine name and can be spelt in many different ways.
Tamyasisa f Quechua
Means "rain flower" in Quechua, from tamya, "rain" and sisa, "flower".
Tanny f & m Brazilian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Either a diminutive of Tanaquil or a variant of Danny.
Taylene f English (Modern, Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Likely an invented name. Possibly an elaboration of Tayla/Taylor with the name suffix -lene in the style of Jaylene and Raylene (See also Tayley/Taylee).
Tayna f Aymara
Means "firstborn child" in Aymara.
Tayna f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Tayná.
Tayná f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Tainá.
Taynah f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Tayná.
Taypi m & f Aymara
Means "centre" in Aymara.
Taytira f Spanish
Variant of Thyatira.
Techy f Spanish
Diminutive of Esther.
Thamyres f Brazilian
One of the many Brazilian variations of Tomyris.
Thaya m Aymara
Means "cold" in Aymara.
Tibisay f South American
According to the Venezuelan historian Tulio Febres Cordero, this was the name of a legendary Chibcha (or Muisca) woman at the time of the Spanish conquest, known as the Enchantress of Mérida (Spanish: La Hechicera de Mérida)... [more]
Tiyuwilu m Quechua
Quechua form of Theophilos.
Treicy f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Latin American form of Tracy, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Troyano m Spanish
Spanish form of Trojanus.
Tuwiyas m Quechua
Quechua form of Tobias.
Tuyuri f & m Aymara
Means "flying" in Aymara.
Tyago m Portuguese
Variant of Tiago.
Unay m Spanish
Variant of Unai.
Uruguay m South American
From place name Uruguay.
Uruguayo m South American (Rare)
Variant form of Uruguay, coinciding with the adjective referring to a Uruguayan.
Uyara f Tupi, Brazilian
Variant of Uiara.
Vanderley m Portuguese (Brazilian), English (American, Rare)
From a Brazilian surname, itself derived from the Dutch surname Van Der Leij. One bearer of this name is Brazilian professional footballer or soccer player Vanderley Dias Marinho (1987-), also known as Derley.... [more]
Vianney m & f French, Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the surname of Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859), a French saint. His surname was allegedly derived from the given name Vivien 1 (see Vianney)... [more]
Waldy m & f German (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English, Polish (Rare), South American
Variant of Waldi. This name is more commonly used on men than on women.... [more]
Wartulumiy m Quechua
Quechua form of Bartholomew.
Waylla f Quechua
Means "plain, prairie" in Quechua.
Wayllu m Aymara
Means "love, appreciation" in Aymara.
Waytamayu f Quechua
Derived from Quechua wayta "flower" and mayu "river".
Waywa m Quechua
Means "swirl" or "small hurricane" in Quechua.
Weslley m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian borrowing of Wesley.
Wguerddy f South American (Modern)
The first name of the 1992 Miss World contestant from Columbia.
Wikturya f Quechua
Quechua form of Victoria.
Wilmary f Spanish (Caribbean), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Combination of names beginning with Wil-, like William or Wilfredo, and Mary... [more]
Wiñay f Quechua
Means "eternal" in Quechua.
Wiñaya f & m Aymara
Means "eternal" in Aymara.
Wirnawiy m Quechua
Quechua form of Barnabas.
Wuayra f Quechua
Means "wind" in quechua.
Wylla f & m English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
In the United States, this name is a variant spelling of the feminine name Willa.... [more]
Wylliam m English (Archaic), English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern, Rare)
In the English-speaking world, this is an archaic spelling of William, which is sometimes understandably perceived as a modern spelling of the name, due to the current trend of spelling traditional names differently.... [more]
Yachay f Quechua
Means "know, take notice" in Quechua.
Yáder m Spanish (Latin American)
Meaning unknown, mostly used in Nicaragua.
Yadhira f Spanish
Variation of Yadira.
Yadiel m Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Jehudiel.
Yadier m Spanish (Latin American)
Meaning unknown. It may possibly be a masculine form of Yadira or otherwise related to it. Also compare Yadiel and Yair... [more]
Yadir m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a masculine form of Yadira.
Yahel m & f Spanish
Variant of the Spanish name Yael, maybe influenced by Hebrew name Yahel.
Yahir m Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Meaning unknown, perhaps a variant of Yair. A known bearer of this name is Mexican singer and actor Yahir Othón Parra (1979-), commonly known as Yahir, whose career began on the music reality show La Academia in 2002, the first year Yahir appeared in the top 1000 names in the United States.
Yaidelin f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Latin American name of uncertain meaning, used particularly in Cuba and Venezuela.
Yakecan m Tupi (Rare)
Means "the sound of the sky" in Tupi.
Yala f & m Aymara
Means "friend" in Aymara.
Yamaguchi m Brazilian (Rare)
Transferred used of the Japanese surname Yamaguchi.
Yamandú m Guarani (Hispanicized), Spanish (Latin American)
Guaraní name meaning "the precursor of the waters (of the world)". This was the name of a 16th-century Guaraní chief.
Yami f Spanish
Diminutive of Yamilet, Yamilex and similar names.
Yamiel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yamila and Daniel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -iel)... [more]
Yamile f Spanish (Latin American)
Likely a variant of Yamila.
Yamilex f American (Hispanic), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Yamila. This name briefly spiked in popularity for American girls in 1996 after the character Jamilex Jil appeared on the Venezuelan telenovela Como tú, ninguna (1994-1995).
Yamparu f & m Aymara
Means "elegant" in Aymara.
Yamuel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yamila and Manuel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -uel)... [more]
Yanaina f Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Janaína which has also seen some usage in Spanish-speaking countries.
Yanaisa f Spanish (Latin American, Modern)
A Latin-American spelling of Janaisa.
Yanamayu m Quechua
Means "black river" in Quechua.
Yanani m & f Aymara
Means "pair" in Aymara.
Yanapa f Aymara
Means "help, aid" in Aymara.
Yanara f Spanish (Latin American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Yanay f Quechua, Spanish
From Quechua yanay meaning "my beloved", from yana "lover" and -y, possesive suffix. It can also mean "my blackness" or figuratively "my dark-skinned girl", as yana means "black" in Quechua too.
Yanaymi m & f Quechua
Means "beloved" in Quechua.
Yancarlos m Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish adaptation of the composite name Jean 1 Carlos.
Yanci f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a short form of Anayansi or a feminine variant of Yancy.
Yandel m Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Invented name with the ending -el seen in names like Yanel and Wanel. It was popularized by the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo "Wisin & Yandel"... [more]
Yanel f & m Spanish (Modern)
Possibly a Spanish version of Janelle or inspired by other names ending in -el.
Yaneli f Spanish (Modern)
Spanish form of Janelle, via Janellie.
Yanella f South American, Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Gianella or Janella, mainly used in South America. Also compare Yanel, Yaneli and Yanelis.
Yanette f Picard, Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine diminutive of Yan 3, as well as a Hispanic variant of Janet. A known bearer was French poet Yanette Delétang-Tardif (1902-1976), who was born Anne Marie Paule Delétang in Picardy.
Yangervis m Spanish (Latin American)
This name is primarily Venezuelan.
Yäni f Aymara
Means "perfect, better" in Aymara.
Yaniel m Spanish (Caribbean, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yanira and Daniel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -iel)... [more]
Yanier m Spanish (Latin American)
Meaning unknown. It may possibly be a masculine form of Yanira or is otherwise related to it.
Yanisleth m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Elaboration of Yanis with the popular suffix -leth.
Yanta m & f Quechua
Means "firewood" in Quechua.
Yaosca f Spanish (Latin American), Central American
From the name of a river in central Nicaragua, hence the heavy concentration of the name's usage in that country.
Yaoska f Spanish (Latin American), Central American
More commonly used variant of Yaosca.
Yäpa m & f Aymara
Means "excellent, very suitable" in Aymara.
Yapu f Aymara
Means "land which has been planted before harvest" in Aymara.
Yaquelín f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Caribbean)
Variant of Jacqueline in use in Latin America. It is especially popular in Cuba.
Yarawi f Quechua
Means "poetry" in Quechua.
Yarel m & f Spanish (Modern)
Invented name, probably inspired by Jarell, Yara 2 and Yael... [more]
Yariel m Spanish, Hebrew
Of Hebrew & Spanish origin, meaning "Lion of God". Possibly related to the names Yadiel and Ariel.
Yaris f Spanish (Latin American)
Invented name, likely inspired by Yara 2 and the popular suffix -is (cf. Odalis, Marlenis).
Yarisbel f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Combination of Yaris and the popular element -bel.
Yarisleth f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Elaboration of Yaris with the popular suffix -leth (cf. Yamileth, Yanisleth).
Yarley f & m Spanish (Latin American)
Perhaps a variant of Yarely. It coincides with an English surname which is a variant of Yearley.
Yasiel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Probably a variant of Jasiel. A known bearer of this name is Yasiel Puig (b. 1990), a Cuban professional baseball player.
Yasmani m Spanish (Latin American)
Yasmani is a masculine given name of Cuban origin.
Yasmín f Spanish
Variant of Yasmin.
Yassel m Spanish (Modern), Arabic
May be a variant of Yasser (Arabic: ياسر), meaning "easy" or "wealthy."
Yatiri m & f Aymara
Means "one who knows" in Aymara.
Yavalis f Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine Spanish form of Jovilas.
Yaya f Spanish
Diminutive of Eladia or Claudia. This coincides with the Spanish word yaya meaning "granny, gran".
Yayo m Spanish
Diminutive of Spanish names ending in -o including Gerardo, Diego, and Santiago.
Yazmín f Spanish
Variant of Yasmin.
Yazmina f Spanish
Variant of Yasmina.
Ydoya f Spanish
Variant of Idoya.
Yecla f Spanish (Rare)
From the Spanish city (region Murcia) with the same name.
Yedra f Spanish (Rare)
Directly taken from Spanish yedra, itself a variant of hiedra, "ivy".
Yefrin m Spanish (Latin American)
Probably a variant of Yefri, mainly used in Nicaragua and Honduras.
Yeiden m Spanish (Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Spanish form of Jayden reflecting the English pronunciation.
Yeimy f & m Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Jamie or Jaime 2.
Yeisi f Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Jacey reflecting the English pronunciation.
Yeison m Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Jason, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Yelitza f Spanish (Mexican), South American
Possibly inspired by the Nahuatl word yelitzli meaning "being, essence." It has been in use in Mexico since at least the turn of the 20th-century.
Yeltsin m Spanish (Latin American), Various
Transferred use of the surname Yeltsin, given in honour of the first president of Russia, Boris Yeltsin (1931-2007).
Yemina f Hebrew, Spanish
A Hebrew name meaning "right hand". This name signifies strength.
Yenay f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Rare)
Unclear origin. It is alleged to mean "the one who loves", possibly in connection to Mandarin Chinese 仁愛 (Rén'ài) meaning "kindhearted" (making it the Spanish version of Jenai) or a variant spelling of Yanay.
Yeni f Spanish
Diminutive of Maria Eugenia.
Yeniel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yesenia and Daniel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -iel)... [more]
Yenis m Spanish
Central American; El Salvador
Yenisei f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Unaccented variant (transcription) of Yeniséi.
Yenuel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yesenia and Manuel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -uel)... [more]
Yéremi m & f Spanish (Modern, Rare)
Spanish form of Jeremy reflecting the English pronunciation.
Yerma f Theatre, Spanish (Rare)
The title character in a tragic play by the Spanish playwright and poet Federico García Lorca: Yerma (1934). Her name is the feminine form of the Spanish word yermo meaning "desert" or "barren".
Yesiel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yesenia and Daniel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -iel)... [more]
Yessi f Spanish
Short form of Yéssica
Yesuel m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
This name is most likely a combination of two given names, such as Yesenia and Manuel (or an other Hebrew name that ends in -uel)... [more]
Yetive f English (American, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Literature
Coined by American writer George Barr McCutcheon for the character Princess Yetive in his 'Graustark' series, set in the fictional Eastern European country of Graustark: 'Graustark' (1901), 'Beverly of Graustark' (1904) and 'Truxton King' (1909)... [more]
Yexiel m Spanish (Latin American, Modern)
Meaning uncertain. It is possibly a combination of any name starting with Ye- and any name ending in -iel, such as Daniel and Gabriel.
Yeyo m Spanish
Diminutive of Spanish names ending in -io, such as Sergio, Aurelio, and Edelio.
Ygnacia f Spanish
Variant of Ignacia.
Ygnacio m Spanish (Archaic)
Medieval Spanish form of Ignacio.
Ygnés f Spanish (Archaic)
Archaic variant of Inés.
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