Where is Ayako from?

Origins of the name Ayako

Origins Japanese

Pronounced A-YA-KO

Gender Feminine

Traits include: youthful, formal, upper class, natural, wholesome, refined, strange, simple, serious, nerdy

From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour", 綾 (aya) meaning "design" or 絢 (aya) meaning "brilliant fabric design, kimono design" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.

How do we know this about Ayako

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