Aya

proper nounproper nounattested in dialogue

//ˈaɪə//

In Akkadian mythology, a mother goddess, consort of the sun god Shamash.

proper noun

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In Akkadian mythology, a mother goddess, consort of the sun god Shamash.
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55565 Aya, a trans-Neptunian object and likely dwarf planet; named after said goddess.

Etymology

The planetoid was named after the Akkadian goddess, which began with the same first letter as the provisional designation 2002 AW₁₉₇.

proper noun

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A female given name from Japanese.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese あや (Aya).

Axl · A male given name.ay · Ah! alas! Expressing anger, alarm, frustration, pain, etc.aya · Yes; yea; aye.

Aya · In Akkadian mythology, a mother goddess, consort of the sun god Shamash.

aye · Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer…Aye · A surname.Aziz · A male given name from Arabic.

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