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Aya

Gender-neutral · Arabic · Short name

Meaning
Bird, verse

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AH-yuh
Origin
Arabic

Used in Japanese (design, colorful), Arabic (verse of the Quran), and Hebrew (bird) traditions.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Arabic, Japanese, Hebrew

Commonly used in: Middle East, East Asia, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • AyahArabic

    Alternative transliteration meaning a verse of the Quran.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Cross-cultural Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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