Yoru

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Fact sheet

Name
Yoru
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

Yoru is a male first name from Japan. It is directly translated as 'the night'.

What does the name Yoru mean?

Yoru is a Japanese first name for males and translates to 'the night'. The origin of the name lies in the Japanese word yoru (夜), which means 'night'.

Where does the name Yoru come from?

The name Yoru has Japanese roots and means 'the night'. The Japanese word yoru (夜) means 'night' and comes from the Japanese language.

Popularity

In Germany, Yoru is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd among the most given male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been used less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Nicknames & pet names

Yoyo

Frequently asked questions about the name Yoru

What does the name Yoru mean?

Yoru is a Japanese first name for males and translates to 'the night'.

Where does the name Yoru come from?

The name Yoru has Japanese roots and is derived from the Japanese word yoru (夜), which stands for 'night'.

How popular is the name Yoru?

The name Yoru is relatively common in Japan, but less widespread outside of Japan.

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