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Yuna

YOO-na
Japanese, Breton, Korean, Chinese, Dutch
"superiority, gentleness, citrus fruit; lamb; willow, abundant, child, happy + to reach, to hold; jade + elegant, beautiful; June"
Clare Green
By Clare Green
Updated Sat Apr 05 2025

Yuna Origin and Meaning

The name Yuna is a girl's name of Russian origin meaning "superiority, gentleness, citrus fruit; lamb; willow, abundant, child, happy + to reach, to hold; jade + elegant, beautiful; June".

An attractive, widely appealing, multicultural option, Yuna has its roots in Japanese, Breton, Korean, Chinese. KPOP singer Yuna may be attracting some attention to her name, as might influencer Yunabugs who shares her life with her eight dachshunds on Instagram. Also used in the game franchise Final Fantasy, it is a popular choice in France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

From its Japanese origins, it may mean "superiority" or "citrus fruit", while as a Breton name, it is a form of the Irish Una. In Korean, its meaning varies depending on which kanji combination you use, but some options are "willow", "to reach for abundance", and "happy". As a Chinese name, it is linked to the gemstone, jade, while as a Dutch name (and Nordic name more widely), it may be an alternative spelling of Juna or Junia.

Given to nearly 200 girls in the US in a recent year, it is a familiar but not overly popular choice.

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