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Aya

あや

Japanese name meaning "colour" or "design" (彩) or "damask" or "figured silk" (綾), depending on the kanji used.

Meaning and origin

Aya is a common Japanese girl's name with multiple possible written forms, each conveying different meanings through the choice of kanji characters.

How to pronounce Aya

JapaneseAH-yah /aˑja/

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