Amaya - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Amaya

ah-MY-ah'uh-MY-uh'3 syllables
🇪🇸Basque
Reflective

MEANING

The end

ORIGIN

Basque

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Basque word 'amaia' meaning 'the end' or 'the final one'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Basque culture, the name is often associated with the completion or conclusion of something significant.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in the Basque country, the name reflects the cultural emphasis on the importance of endings and completions.

🇯🇵Japanese
Melodic

MEANING

Night rain

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Composed of the kanji 雨 (ama) meaning 'rain' and 夜 (ya) meaning 'night'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, the imagery of night rain is often associated with tranquility and reflection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in Japanese literature and poetry to evoke a sense of calm and introspection.

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