Amayah
Name:
Amayah
Pronounced: ah-MAY-ah
Variations: Amaya, Ammaya, Amiyah
Origin:
Japanese, Basque, Arabic
Meaning:
In Japanese, Amaya means "night rain." In Basque, Amaya is a variant of Amaia, meaning "the end." It is also the name of a mountain and village in the Basque region of Spain. In Arabic, Amayah means "aspiration."
Popularity:
The name Amayah is not very common globally. However, the variant Amaya has some popularity in Spain due to the geographic reference.
Did you know?
Despite the different meanings in different languages, all interpretations of the name Amayah have a certain poetry to them, relating to nature, aspirations, and endings. The variation Amaya has been used as a first name in several books and TV shows, giving it some exposure beyond its geographic origins.
Famous namesakes:
While there aren't any well-known figures with the name Amayah specifically, the variant Amaya has some visibility, such as Amaya Valdemoro, a retired Spanish professional women's basketball player. Additionally, Amaya Brecher is known for her appearance on the MTV reality television series "The Real World: Hawaii."
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