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Ayana: meaning and origin

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Ayana

“Beautiful flower”

Gender
👧 Girl
Origin
🌍 African
Letters · syllables
5 · 2
Starts with
A

Nature

About the name Ayana

Ayana is a girl’s name from the African tradition. Its meaning is “beautiful flower”. Names from African languages such as Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo and Akan, often with a full sentence of meaning — like Amara, Kofi, Zuri and Jabari.

More names with a similar meaning: nature names.

Tips before you choose

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  • Check the initials — and what they spell.
  • Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
  • Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?

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Questions and answers

What does the name Ayana mean?

Ayana is a name of African origin. It means: beautiful flower.

Is Ayana a boy or girl name?

Ayana is usually given to girls.

How many syllables does Ayana have?

Ayana has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.