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Name Yui
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Japanese
Scripts 由比, 由井, 油井(Japanese Kanji)
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Meaning & History
It is written three ways: 由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause" and 井 (i) meaning "well, mineshaft, pit". Or (yu) meaning the same as the latter, but with 比 (i) meaning "compare". Lastly, 油 (yu) can mean "oil" and (i) meaning the same as the first example.A notable bearer is Kimiya Yui, he is an astronaut.Yui is also a common first name for girls.