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Amaterasu β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Amaterasu is a feminine name of Japanese origin. It is composed of two elements: 'ama', which means 'heaven' or 'sky', and 'terasu', which means 'to shine' or 'to illuminate'.

Amaterasu

Letter: A
Girl

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Meaning of Amaterasu:

Amaterasu is a feminine name of Japanese origin. It is composed of two elements: 'ama', which means 'heaven' or 'sky', and 'terasu', which means 'to shine' or 'to illuminate'. Amaterasu is the name of the Shinto goddess of the sun and represents brightness, radiance, and divine power.

  • Gender: Girl
  • Origin: Japanese

Origin:

Japanese

Similar Names:

Almeater , Amalthea , Amanties , Amara , Amaru , Amaryahu , Amata , Amera , Amras , Arasu

More names starting with A:

Aadvi , Aadvik , Aadvika , Aadya , Aadyant , Aadyn , Aaeed , Aaeedah , Aaeedun , Aaeeshah , Aaeezah , Aaf

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Frequently asked questions about Amaterasu

What does the name Amaterasu mean?

Amaterasu is a feminine name of Japanese origin. It is composed of two elements: 'ama', which means 'heaven' or 'sky', and 'terasu', which means 'to shine' or 'to illuminate'. Amaterasu is the name of the Shinto goddess of the sun and represents brightness, radiance, and divine power.

What is the origin of the name Amaterasu?

Amaterasu is a girl's name of Japanese origin.

Is Amaterasu a boy or girl name?

Amaterasu is commonly used as a girl's name.

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