Unisex name
Ay name meaning
“younger sister; dear one”
Ay is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Sundanese Ai, meaning “younger sister” or “dear one”. Ai is commonly a shortened form of Nyi or Nyai, a familiar address for a young woman. The affectionate use explains the meaning “dear one”.
What does Ay mean?
Younger sister; dear one
In Indonesian: adik perempuan; kesayangan
Origin and cultural usage of Ay
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 Ay
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ai/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮄ |
Is Ay a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ay is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ay ranks #678 among unisex names in our data sample (5 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 Ay
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Ary♂♀A younger sibling
- Ady♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Aly♂Exalted, high in rank
- Ayi♂♀Younger sibling, younger one
- Aa♂Elder brother
- Any♂♀Grace, favor
- Aty♀Heart, seat of feeling
- Amy♀Beloved
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Ade♂♀Younger sibling, an affectionate address
Famous people named Ay
- AY Didik Edi Prasetyanto
FAQ about the name Ay
What is the meaning of Ay?
Ay 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 Ay a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ay is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Ay have?
Ay has 1 syllable (Ay) and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Ay?
Ay ranks #678 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ay?
Other spellings: Ai.
Famous people named Ay?
Notable people named Ay include AY Didik Edi Prasetyanto.
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