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Kami

KAH-mee

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginJapanese

The Story of Kami

Imagine spirits whispering through ancient bamboo forests; the name they might use for the gentlest breeze is Kami.

Kami graces us with origins in both Japan and Persia. In Japan, 'kami' refers to the divine spirits or deities that inhabit the natural world, embodying a sense of reverence for life. As a Persian diminutive, often of Kamelia, it evokes the delicate beauty of a flower. This name has journeyed from sacred groves to fragrant gardens, crossing cultural landscapes to reach your doorstep.

Whispering 'Kami' feels like a soft benediction, a recognition of the sacredness in the everyday. When you write your child's name, Kami, you feel a connection to something larger than yourself, a flow of gentle energy. It’s a name that suggests your daughter will see the divine in the world around her and bring a unique, spiritual grace into your life.

What It Means

Kami has Japanese and Persian origins. In Japanese, Kami refers to spirits or deities. In Persian, it is a diminutive of Kamelia, a flower name.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

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

Personality Traits

SpiritualCreativeKindUnique

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Peak Year

#307 in 1980

Total Births

8,931

First Recorded

1957

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