Ame

Ame is a gender-neutral name with a variety of origins to explore. As an Akan Ashanti name for girls, Ame celebrates the day of baby’s arrival by meaning “born on Saturday.” As a variation of Amy, Ame means "beloved" in Latin. Ame exists in Japanese, too, where it has gender-neutral usage and can mean “rain” or “candy” for your sweet one. Ame could also derive from names that contain the Germanic element of amal, adding “vigor” and “brave” to the mix. You can use Ame to honor your ancestral heritage or revive an old family tradition. As baby Ame goes through life, they may be inspired to let their love shine on all they encounter along the way.