Asai
Japan/Ghana · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Asai
The given name 'Asai' has multiple potential origins; in Japanese, it is a surname meaning "shallow well" (浅井), while in some African contexts, particularly among the Akan people of Ghana, it can be a given name meaning "one who is victorious" or "born on a specific day." The name is used in Japanese culture (often as a surname, not a given name) and among Akan-speaking communities in West Africa, with no specific religious affiliation, though it may appear in Shinto or Christian contexts depending on the region.
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Etymology
The given name 'Asai' has multiple potential origins; in Japanese, it is a surname meaning "shallow well" (浅井), while in some African contexts, particularly among the Akan people of Ghana, it can be a given name meaning "one who is victorious" or "born on a specific day." The name is used in Japanese culture (often as a surname, not a given name) and among Akan-speaking communities in West Africa, with no specific religious affiliation, though it may appear in Shinto or Christian contexts depending on the region.
Asai currently ranks #2,081 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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