yami

Yami is a term that appears in several contexts, including language, mythology, personal names, and popular culture. In Japanese, yami is the common noun for darkness; it is used in literature, music, and media to evoke night or concealment and often appears in compound forms or titles.

In Hindu mythology, Yami is the sister of Yama, the god of death. In ancient texts she is treated as a personified figure and is sometimes described in relation to the dawn and natural cycles.

As a given name, Yami is used in India and among the Indian diaspora. Notable individuals include Yami Gautam, an actress known for Hindi cinema and television. The name is also adopted in other South Asian communities and may carry local meanings or associations depending on language and culture.

In popular culture, Yami Yugi is the name used in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise for the ancient pharaoh's spirit that inhabits the young protagonist Yugi Muto. The character is central to the series' plot and dueling card game. The term "Yami" in that context is borrowed from the Japanese word for darkness.

Yami also appears as a given name or character name in various other works across anime, manga, and global media, where it often connotes mystery, supernatural power, or nocturnal imagery.

See also: Yama, Yamuna, darkness.