In our recent years as a design-focused startup, we’ve been searching for a brief, powerful word to define our long-term direction. We wanted a name that met three key criteria:
- It had to align with the trends and technology of the future AI era.
- It needed to be globally universal, with a pronunciation (very important) and spelling that are extremely simple, accessible, and easy to remember.
- It had to reflect a commitment to the human spirit, no matter how advanced technology becomes.
After a long period of thought, we found the word “HAI.” Here’s why “HAI”:
- Human + AI: It perfectly combines “Human” and “AI,” symbolizing a future where people and machines work together. This creates a tech-forward and stylish feel, especially in the eyes of the new generation.
- Phonetic Simplicity: It sounds like “Hi,” the most universally used and relaxed greeting in the world.
- Human First: It sounds like a global greeting, which emphasizes the importance of the human element, serving as a reminder that people are at the core of what we do.
“HAI” sends a clear signal that our brand is an international platform.
Below are the meanings of “HAI” in different regions and languages around the world:
North America ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐จ๐บ โฆ
The younger generation often sees it as a stylized or informal spelling of “Hi.” This usage is common in text messages, social media, or gaming communities to express a casual, quick greeting.
Europe ๐ฉ๐ช๐ช๐ธ๐ฎ๐น๐ซ๐ท โฆ
Most young Europeans, especially in tech circles, immediately associate it with the English “Hi” and see HAI as a relatively fashionable and tech-forward word.
China ๐จ๐ณ
- “ๅจ” (hai) – Greeting, “Hi”
- “ๆตท” (hai) – Ocean, sea
Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
- “hai” – “Hello,” greeting
Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
- “hai” – Greeting
Arabic ๐ธ๐ฆ
- “ุญู” (hai) – From “hayy,” meaning “alive,” “vital “
Japan ๐ฏ๐ต
- “ใฏใ” (hai) – “Yes,” confirmation, response
Korea ๐ฐ๐ท
- “ํ์ด” (hai) – The Korean transliteration of “Hi” or “Hello.” It’s a very common, modern, and casual greeting used among friends, especially with the younger generation.
Philippines ๐ต๐ญ (Tagalog)
- “hay” – A sigh, expressing relief
- “hai” – A borrowed greeting word
Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ
- “ืื” (hai) – From “chai,” meaning “life”
Bengali ๐ง๐ฉ (Bengali)
- “เฆนเฆพเฆฏเฆผ” (hai) – A sigh, exclamation
Bulgaria ๐ง๐ฌ
- “ั ะฐะน” (hai) – “Let’s,” “come on”
Based on all of this, our team has used “HAI” as a part of the foundation for our brand name. We hope to work with global creators on a lifelong endeavor: to make creation as simple as saying hello.
Easy to create like HAI ๐
And Haimeta is the creative universe that belongs to every individual. In a future of “super individuals,” everyone’s creativity holds immense energy.
Our hope is that Haimeta can carry a part of that energy and contribute to it.
Nemo,
Co-founder & CEO of Haimeta.com