Aoi

Aoi is a widely used name in Japan that is used for both boys and girls. Its meaning is "the Blue" or also "the Green."

What does the name Aoi mean?

The name Aoi has its roots in Japanese and is commonly used for both girls and boys. It means "the Blue" or "the Green," which can refer to jade, the blue-green gemstone. Furthermore, it can also mean "the Mallow." Aoi derives from the Japanese terms aoi (蒼) for "green" or "blue" as well as aoi (葵) for "mallow," "hollyhock," and "hibiscus."

Where does the name Aoi come from?

Aoi is a name of Japanese origin that is used for both women and men and carries the meaning "the Blue."

How do you pronounce Aoi?

The pronunciation of Aoi is three syllables and strongly vowel-stressed. The name is usually pronounced as "A-o-i" [a.o.i], consisting almost entirely of open vowels. This structure creates a gentle, flowing sound without harsh transitions. The open sound gives the name a light, floating resonance. Aoi thus appears delicate, airy, and special - a name with minimal structure and a fine, almost poetic aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Aoi is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 1,636th. In the last ten years, Aoi has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aoi-Chan

Famous people

• Aoi Hyodo (manga character from Maid-sama)
• Aoi Kiriya (anime character from Aikatsu!)
• Aoi Miyazaki (*1985) Japanese actress
• Aoi Miyazaki (actress from Japan)
• Aoi Morikawa (actress from Japan)
• Aoi Nakamura (Japanese actress)
• Aoi Sakuraba (main character from 'Ai Yori Aoshi')
• Aoi Sangu (anime/manga character from 'Owari no Seraph')
• Aoi Tada (Japanese voice actress)
• Aoi Teshima (British singer)
• Tategami Aoi (Kirakira PreCure a la Mode (Cure Gelato)