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Dear Mike,I need to find out the meaning of the female Japanese name "Ayako." I have been told it means colorful. If possible I need the information by Thursday September 6th. It is now September 2nd.Thank you,
Daniel
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Ayako"Ayako" or "Aya" means "damask-pattern". This is one of the Japanese "occupation names" especially pertaining to women. The name refers to "Aya-Nishski" -- the famous figured damask brocade of Kyoto.-- Nanaea
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