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Name Analysis = What does 'Hamasaki Ayumi' really mean?

Ayumi has a beautiful name, not only in sound, but in meaning. If we break her name down by each character, we can see what it may roughly mean.


Hamasaki Ayumi, her Japanese name, is usually written with two kanji characters and three hiragana. However, her first name of Ayumi is sometimes spelled out in one kanji word that is usually printed out on Chinese products. Hama roughly means "beach", while saki means "cape" (a point or strip of land projecting into a body of water). Now for her first name. "Ayumi" roughly means to step, or walk. So all together, "walk [on] the beach's cape" is roughly what Ayumi's name means.


Other celebrities with the name Ayumi: Ayumi Ito, Ayumi Iizuka, Ayumi Shibata, Ayumi Asakura, Ayumi Oka, Ayumi Kida, Ayumi Kida, and Ayumi Asakura.




Ayu Astrology = What her astrology can tell us about her life

Being born on October 2nd, 1978, in Ayumi is in Western zodiac a Libra. Libras are associated with the planet Venus, scales, and the element of air. Venus, in Roman mythology, was the goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. Ayumi herself is seen as a goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure by many of her fans! Venus also represents joy, happiness, and the appreciation of beautiful things. However, this may make some Libras seem materialistic or vain. Libras, though, are more interested in the beauty around them versus their own personal beauty. Many Libras are artisticly inclined and may have a fine sense of style. We know Ayumi has these traits, considering her artistic ability and the fact she has her own clothing line!


As lovers of harmony in both art and life, Libras are usually gentle and kind. Libras are sensitive to the needs of others, and will do anything to help someone. Their characters are balanced and even tempered, and are extremely social. Libras, when it comes to their abilities, are good judges of what they are capable of doing and how they will succeed. Libras are also mostly very energetic and outgoing. This we can definitely see in Ayu! They are willing to take risks and take on new challenges, but are somewhat cautious.


Among their faults, impatience and need for approval are big. However, they balance this by always changing and being content with themselves at times. Libras love change: some even are extremely ambitious, and may seek great success.