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Amaterasu

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Pronounced ah-mah-teh-RAH-soo /ˌɑ.mɑ.tɛˈrɑ.su/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Amaterasu, 'shining in heaven; that which illuminates heaven' (ama, 'heaven', + terasu, 'to shine'); the supreme Shinto sun-goddess from whom the imperial line descends; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Shining in heaven: Amaterasu is the Japanese sun-goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-mah-teh-RAH-soo'). We note the goddess.
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MeaningFrom the Japanese Amaterasu, 'shining in heaven; that which illuminates heaven' (ama, 'heaven', + terasu, 'to shine'); the supreme Shinto sun-goddess from whom the imperial line descends; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Amaterasu comes from the Japanese Amaterasu, 'shining in heaven; that which illuminates heaven' (ama, 'heaven', + terasu, 'to shine'); the supreme Shinto sun-goddess (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-mah-teh-RAH-soo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, shining-in-heaven at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Amaterasu is 'shining in heaven; that which illuminates heaven' in Japanese (ama + terasu) — the supreme Shinto sun-goddess from whom the imperial line descends — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'ah-mah-teh-RAH-soo').
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References — Amaterasu — Japanese mythology; goddess

Variations

Amaterasu-omikami

Nicknames

Amateru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amaterasu mean?

Amaterasu is Japanese for 'shining in heaven' (ama + terasu); the supreme Shinto sun-goddess. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Amaterasu?

It's said ah-mah-teh-RAH-soo /ˌɑ.mɑ.tɛˈrɑ.su/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Amaterasu a boy or girl name?

Amaterasu is a girl's name.

How popular is Amaterasu?

Amaterasu is a very rare name in the U.S.

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