Kami - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Kami

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KAH-mee'KAH-mee'2 syllables
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Mystical

MEANING

God or deity

ORIGIN

Shinto

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word η₯ž (kami), meaning 'god' or 'deity'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Shinto belief, kami are the spirits or phenomena that are worshiped.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, kami have been a central part of Japanese culture and religion for centuries.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Soft

MEANING

A form of the name Camille or Kamil

ORIGIN

French/Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

In English, it is sometimes used as a diminutive of Camille or Kamil.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a name with a softer, more international appeal.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been adapted into various languages with similar phonetic structures.

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