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Ayame

ah-yah-meh

Popularity

#7999

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

319

Peak Year

#19 in 2006

First Recorded

1918

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Japanese, Ayame (あやめ) means 'iris flower'. It is often associated with beauty and grace.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ayame Goriki

    Japanese actress, model and singer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

beautifulgracefulgentleartistic

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