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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Japanese
Scripts 由比, 由井, 油井(Japanese Kanji)
Pronounced Pron. YOO-EE  [key]

Meaning & History

From 由 (yu) meaning "purpose, reason, cause" and 井 (i) meaning "well, mineshaft, pit" or 比 (i) meaning "compare". Lastly, it could be spelled with 油 (yu) meaning "oil" and 井 (i) meaning "well, mineshaft, pit".

A notable bearer is Kimiya Yui, he is an astronaut.
Added 11/19/2017 by ShioTanbo1
Edited 3/31/2025 by ShioTanbo1