What Does the Name Yun Mean
The name Yun comes from Chinese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Yun below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Yun Name Meaning
& m ChineseFrom Chinese 云 (yún) meaning "cloud" or 允 (yǔn) meaning "allow, consent", as well as other Chinese characters which are pronounced in a similar way.
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