Ayane (/aˈjaˌnɛ/) is the romanization of a feminine Japanese given name. Literally translated it means "colorful sound" (彩音 or 綺音).

• , Japanese singer-songwriter

• , Japanese television personality

• , Japanese badminton player.

• , Japanese model and actress

• , Japanese Nordic combined skier

• , Japanese figure skater

• , Japanese manga artist

• , Japanese singer-songwriter

• , Japanese actress

• , Japanese voice actress and narrator

Fictional characters

• Ayane, a character in the Dead or Alive video game series

• Ayane Yano, a character in the manga (and anime adaptation) Kimi NI Todoke

• Ayane, the titular character in Ayane's High Kick anime

• Ayane, the antagonist in Nagasarete Airantou

• Ayane Yagi, a character in the film Battle Royale II: Requiem

See also

• Malika Ayane (born 1984), Italian singer

• Ayan (given name), an unrelated name