Tsunami
Japanese · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tsunami
The name Tsunami derives from Japanese "tsu" (harbor) and "nami" (wave), literally meaning "harbor wave," originally referring to seismic sea waves generated by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity.
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Etymology
The name Tsunami derives from Japanese "tsu" (harbor) and "nami" (wave), literally meaning "harbor wave," originally referring to seismic sea waves generated by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity. The name is primarily used in Japanese culture and has gained international recognition following the catastrophic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, after which it became more widely adopted as a given name in various Western and Asian cultures.
Tsunami currently ranks #17,074 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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