What does Ami mean in japanese?

In Japanese, "Ami" (亜美) can have various meanings depending on the kanji used. Commonly, "Ami" can mean "sub-beauty" or "second beauty," with "亜" meaning "sub-" or "secondary" and "美" meaning "beauty." Additionally, "Ami" can also refer to "friend" if written with different kanji or in hiragana (あみ). The name is often used for girls and carries a positive connotation.