Amaterasu - Japanese Girl Names

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Amaterasu

/ˌɑːmətɛˈrɑːsu/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Shining over heaven

Represents the divine light that illuminates the world and brings life, order, and harmony. It symbolizes the nurturing yet powerful presence of the sun as a sacred force.

Symbolism

Embodies enlightenment, purity, leadership, and cosmic balance. As the ancestress of the imperial family, it also signifies legitimacy, continuity, and spiritual authority.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese 'ama' (heaven) + 'terasu' (to shine), meaning 'shining over heaven' or 'heaven-illuminating.' The name comes from Amaterasu-Ōmikami, the solar deity in Shinto religion.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese Shinto tradition, Amaterasu is the name of the sun goddess and one of the most im

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