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Ainu: Name day


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Ainu's name day is May 10 in Estonia.

Ainu’s Rarity, Origins and Cultural Impact

Ainu is a remarkably uncommon name in the United States, with limited recorded usage and no current ranking in popular name lists. Its primary concentration lies in Estonia and areas historically connected to the Ainu people of Japan and Russia, where it carries strong cultural significance. The name originates as an ethnic designation, not a traditional given name with a defined meaning, and historically served to identify individuals belonging to the Ainu ethnicity. It evokes a sense of quiet strength and natural beauty, with a mystical and ethereal quality. Predominantly used as a female name, Ainu suggests a personality that is independent, thoughtful, and deeply connected to their heritage.

Name day celebration - Ainu



Name Day List: Ainu

Country Day Month Names 
Estonia Estonia 10 May Aino, Aina, Aini, Ainu, Ainike 

Name Day List - similar names (Ainu)

Country Day Month Names 
Estonia Estonia 17 February Väino, Väinu, Salmo 
Latvia Latvia 26 December Dainuvite, Gija, Saulvedis 






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