Yami Name Meaning
The name Yami comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Yami below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Yami Name Meaning
HinduismMeans "twin, pair" in Sanskrit. In Hindu belief this is the name of the first woman, the twin sister of the first man Yama.
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