Asami
[ɑːˈsɑːmi]Meaning
from Japanese 麻 (asa) "hemp" and 美 (mi) "beautiful"
Background Story
Asami is a feminine Japanese given name and surname. It is formed from the elements 麻 (asa), meaning "hemp", and 美 (mi), meaning "beautiful", though other kanji combinations can also form the name.
Variations
Asame, Asamiya
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