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Name
Yae
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
1

The Japanese first name Yae consists of the characters ya (八), which stands for 'eight' and can be symbolically interpreted as 'infinity' (as an inverted eight), and e (重), which means 'division' or 'partition'. This results in the meaning 'the eighth part' or freely translated 'the multifaceted one'.

What does the name Yae mean?

The name Yae, originating from Japanese, combines the characters ya (八), which means 'eight' or symbolically 'infinity', with e (重), which stands for 'division' or 'partition'. This leads to the meaning 'the eighth part' or alternatively 'the multifaceted one', although other kanji combinations and meanings also exist.

Where does the name Yae come from?

Yae is a feminine first name with Japanese roots that carries the meanings 'the eighth part' or 'the multifaceted one'.

How do you pronounce Yae?

Ja-e

Popularity

In Germany, Yae is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Yae ranks 13,070th. For worldwide popularity and frequency of Yae, you can find the rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Yae-Chan

Famous people

  • Yae (a character from the N64 game 'Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon')
  • Yae Kokonoe (character from the anime 'In Another World with my Smartphone')
  • Yae Oda (character from the anime Nabari no Ou)

Frequently asked questions about the name Yae

Where does the name Yae come from?

Yae is a feminine first name with Japanese origins, deeply rooted in the Japanese language.

What does the name Yae mean?

The meaning of Yae arises from the combination of the kanji ya (八) for 'eight' and e (重) for 'division', leading to 'the eighth part' or 'the multifaceted one'.

How popular is the name Yae?

Yae is a less common name in Japan, but it is gaining popularity due to its special meaning and phonetic beauty.

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