Girl name
Ai name meaning
“younger sister; dear one”
Ai is a feminine Sundanese name meaning “younger sister” or “dear one,” commonly linked to a shortened form of Nyi or Nyai. These forms are associated with a familiar address for a young woman. The meaning “dear one” reflects affectionate usage, and Ay is a spelling variant.
What does Ai mean?
Younger sister; dear one
In Indonesian: adik perempuan; kesayangan
Origin and cultural usage of Ai
In Sundanese naming, Ai is commonly a shortened form of Nyi or Nyai, associated with a familiar address for a young woman. Dear one reflects its affectionate use.
| Starts with | A |
|---|
How to pronounce Ai
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ai/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮄ |
Is Ai a girl’s name?
Yes, Ai is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ai ranks #387 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ai
Famous people named Ai
- Ai Afriandi
- Ai Atikah Fatimah · b. 1972
- Ai Darliah · b. 1969
- Ai Djoehariah Djoewarsa
- Ai Eli Karlina · b. 1971
- Ai Imas Mursyidah Zein · b. 1992
- Ai Jamilah · b. 1960
- Ai Kasmillah · b. 1961
- Ai Komariah · b. 2001
- Ai Mimin · b. 1981
- Ai Nur Toyibah
- Ai Nurjanah · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Ai
What is the meaning of Ai?
Ai means younger sister; dear one. In Sundanese naming, Ai is commonly a shortened form of Nyi or Nyai, associated with a familiar address for a young woman. Dear one reflects its affectionate use.
Is Ai a girl’s name?
Yes, Ai is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Ai have?
Ai has 1 syllable (Ai) and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Ai?
Ai ranks #387 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ai?
Other spellings: Ay.
Famous people named Ai?
Notable people named Ai include Ai Afriandi, Ai Atikah Fatimah, Ai Darliah.
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