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Aya has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

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Noun
1

Alternative form of ayah

2

Acronym of adolescent or young adult.

In plain English: AYA stands for adolescent or young adult and refers to someone generally between the ages of 15 and 39.

"The baby cried for an aya to come and hold her."

Usage: Aya (noun) refers specifically to individuals aged 13-25, often used in research or developmental psychology contexts to distinguish them from broader categories like "teenager." Use "aya" when you need a precise age range for describing this demographic.

Adverb
1

Yes; yea; aye.

In plain English: Aya" is an old-fashioned way to say "yes.

"Aya, I'll help you with that project."

Usage: Aya is an archaic term used as an affirmative response, similar to "yes." It's primarily found in formal settings or to mimic old-fashioned speech-think courtroom declarations ("Aye, I do!") or theatrical dialogue.

Proper Noun
1

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

2

A female given name from Japanese

Example Sentences
"Aya, I'll help you with that project." adv
"She sang ayas during the wedding ceremony." adv
"The baby cried for an aya to come and hold her." noun
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