Amae
Japanese · Girl · 1 syllable
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Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Amae
Amae (甘え) is a Japanese name derived from the verb "amaeru," meaning to depend on or presume upon another's goodwill, reflecting a concept central to Japanese psychology and interpersonal relationships.
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Etymology
Amae (甘え) is a Japanese name derived from the verb "amaeru," meaning to depend on or presume upon another's goodwill, reflecting a concept central to Japanese psychology and interpersonal relationships. The name is used primarily in Japan and carries cultural significance rooted in Japanese philosophy and child-rearing practices, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name.
Amae currently ranks #4,710 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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