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Ayame

ah-YAH-meh1 syllable
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Japanese word for iris flower. (Japanese)

What does Ayame mean?

Japanese: Japanese word for iris flower.. Ayame is the Japanese word for the iris flower, which is culturally significant in Japan. It symbolizes purity and beauty.

Is Ayame a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Ayame in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ayame in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Ayame suit?

Classic
Nature

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