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Aoi Name Meaning - Hollyhock flower (Japanese)

Meaning
Hollyhock flower; blue
Origin
Japanese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
A-O-I

Aoi means "Hollyhock flower; blue" (Japanese). Recorded in Japanese sources, Aoi glosses as "Hollyhock flower." Aoi (葵 or 碧) means hollyhock flower (葵, the Tokugawa clan symbol) or blue/teal (碧).

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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown

Recorded in Japanese sources, Aoi glosses as "Hollyhock flower." Aoi (葵 or 碧) means hollyhock flower (葵, the Tokugawa clan symbol) or blue/teal (碧).

Origin and Historical Usage

Aoi (葵 or 碧) means hollyhock flower (葵, the Tokugawa clan symbol) or blue/teal (碧). As a unisex name, it is gentle yet strong. The Aoi Festival (Aoi Matsuri) in Kyoto is one of Japan's oldest festivals, held since 6th century. Parents who choose Aoi often cite sound and family heritage as much as dictionary meaning.

Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic
A-O-I
Syllables
1

Geographic and Cultural Usage

The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. Japanese origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.

Popularity

Ranked #10 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.

Notable People Named Aoi

  • A
    Aoi Miyazaki
  • A
    Aoi Nakamura
  • A
    Aoi Yu
  • A
    Aoi Shouta

Variants and Related Names

Spelling variants

  • Ao — alternate form of Aoi
  • Aoiha — alternate form of Aoi

Frequently Asked Questions about Aoi

What does Aoi mean?
Aoi means "Hollyhock flower; blue" in Japanese tradition. Recorded in Japanese sources, Aoi glosses as "Hollyhock flower." Aoi (葵 or 碧) means hollyhock flower (葵, the Tokugawa clan symbol) or blue/teal (碧).
How do you pronounce Aoi?
Aoi is pronounced A-O-I (1 syllables).
What language is Aoi from?
Aoi comes from Japanese. Aoi (葵 or 碧) means hollyhock flower (葵, the Tokugawa clan symbol) or blue/teal (碧).
Is Aoi a boy or girl name?
Aoi is primarily used as a unisex's name and is also used across genders in some regions.
What does Aoi mean in English?
English references usually translate Aoi as "Hollyhock flower; blue." It is not an English word; the gloss comes from Japanese.
Is Aoi a rare name?
Ranked #10 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.
What is the origin of the name Aoi?
Aoi (葵 or 碧) means hollyhock flower (葵, the Tokugawa clan symbol) or blue/teal (碧). As a unisex name, it is gentle yet strong. The Aoi Festival (Aoi Matsuri) in Kyoto is one of Japan's oldest festivals, held since 6th century. Parents who choose Aoi often cite sound and family heritage as much as dictionary meaning.
What are variants of Aoi?
Documented forms include: Ao; Aoiha.
Who are famous people named Aoi?
Notable bearers include Aoi Miyazaki, Aoi Nakamura, Aoi Yu, Aoi Shouta.

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