Amai
Fact sheet
- Name
- Amai
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Amai is a beautiful Japanese first name for girls. It means something like "the sweetness" or "the sweet one."
What does the name Amai mean?
The name Amai has its roots in Japanese and means "the sweetness" or "like sweet sugar." It derives from the Japanese terms amai (甘い), which mean "sweet," "sugar sweet," or "gentle," as well as amai (甘い) in the sense of "lenient" or "soft."
Where does the name Amai come from?
Amai is a feminine first name of Japanese origin meaning "the sweetness." The term consists of the Japanese words amai (甘い) for "sweet," "sugar sweet," "gentle," and amai (甘い) for "lenient" or "soft."
How do you pronounce Amai?
The name Amai has a soft, two-syllable sound. It is usually pronounced as "A-mai" [aˈmaɪ̯], starting with an open 'a' sound. The vowel combination "-ai" gives the name a lively, swinging note and adds lightness. The final "-mai" leads to a gentle, gliding end. Amai sounds delicate and friendly and has a slightly playful aura that is striking due to its reduced form and fine dynamics.
Popularity
In Germany, Amai is a rather rare name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2019, when it reached 2,718th place. In the last ten years, Amai has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,157th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,204th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mai / Maimai
Famous people
- Amai (book by Katja Brandis "Die Jaguargöttin/der Panthergott". Cousin of one of the main characters (Ecco))
Frequently asked questions about the name Amai
What does the name Amai mean?
The name Amai means 'the sweetness' and derives from the Japanese terms amai (甘い), which mean 'sweet,' 'sugar sweet,' or 'gentle.'
Where does the name Amai come from?
Amai is a feminine name that has its origins in Japanese and is associated with the term for 'sweet.'
How popular is the name Amai?
The name Amai is relatively well-known in Japan, but it may be less common outside of Japan, making it special and unique.