Ai

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Ai 1
Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Type Surname (from given name & from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 艾(Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /ˀaɪ̯/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 艾 (ài) referring to the ancient state of Ai, which existed during the Shang dynasty in what is now Jiangxi province. Alternately it may be derived from the name of Xia dynasty official Ru Ai (汝艾) or Ai Kong (艾孔), a minister from the state of Qi.
Added 1/30/2023 by anonymous
Edited 9/18/2024 by sekejap

Ai 2
Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Japanese
Scripts 阿井(Japanese Kanji) あい(Japanese Hiragana)
Pronounced Pron. /ä.i/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Japanese 阿 (a) meaning "ridge, eaves, corner" and 井 (i) meaning "well, mine shaft, pit".
Added 4/10/2023 by anonymous
Edited 9/18/2024 by sekejap