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Amaya

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Meaning

Night rain

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic أمايا
Urdu امایا
Persian آمایا
Bengali অমায়া
Pashto امایا

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Amaya stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Night rain', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Amaya has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Reference Profile

Etymology

Commonly glossed in some regional usage as 'night rain'; the precise classical Arabic derivation is not firmly established, and the name is also used, with unrelated origins, in Japanese and Basque naming traditions.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.