Ayane is a feminine Japanese given name with a poetic and artistic meaning. It is composed of kanji such as 彩 (aya, meaning "color"), 綾 (aya, "design"), or 絢 (aya, "brilliant fabric design, kimono design") combined with 音 (ne, "sound"), together literally translating to "colorful sound" or "design sound." Many other combinations of over 2,000 possible kanji for Japanese names are also used. Notable Bearers Several real and fictional figures bear this name. Among notable women: Ayane is the stage name of a Japanese singer-songwriter known for anime theme songs. Others include Ayane Konuma (television personality), Ayane Kurihara (badminton player), Ayane Miura (model and actress), Ayane Miyazaki (Nordic combined skier), Ayane Nakamura (figure skater), Ayane Sakura (voice actress), and Ayane Sakurano (actress). Fictional characters include Ayane from the Dead or Alive video game series and Ayane Yano from the manga Kimi ni Todoke. Meaning: "colorful sound" or related interpretations Origin: Japanese Type: Given name Usage: Primarily in Japan