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唯
ゆい
Yui
YOO-ee · a female name
“Only one, unique”
Unique · Independent · Modern
The story of Yui
A single-kanji Yui meaning 'one of a kind'.
Two gentle syllables that mean 'to bind together' in the most popular spelling — Yui is a name about connection.
Kanji by kanji
only, sole
A kanji meaning 'the one and only', expressing irreplaceable individuality.
How it feels
The full story
About 唯
唯 is minimal and confident: you are the only you. It suits families who value individuality over convention, and its clean single-kanji look feels distinctly contemporary.
Popularity in Japan
Yui was the No. 1 girls' name in Japan multiple times in the 2000s and 2010s.
Through the decades
The defining girls' name of the 2000s generation, still common among young women today.
Deep dive
The verb 'yuu' (結う) means to tie or weave together. Names built on it express the hope for a life rich in human connection — a quietly profound wish wrapped in one of the softest sounds in Japanese.
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