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Japanese girl(female) nameArei
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:あれい
  • Katakanatip:アレイ
  • English Syllablestip:a-rei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:a-re-i (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Arei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Acchan(あっちゃん)Click to speech あっちゃんArechan( あれちゃん)Click to speech  あれちゃんArech( あれっち)Click to speech  あれっち

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameArei

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Arei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Name ideas examples

  • Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

means "courtesy, ritual, thanks."

  • Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners.

  • Ritual - A ceremonial act.

  • Thanks - An expression of gratitude.

  • Bow - A gesture of respect and gratitude.

  • Gift - Monetary or verbal gifts to express appreciation.

  • Respect - Showing respect to others and expressing gratitude.

Name ideas examples

  • Courtesy - Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of courtesy throughout life.

  • Ritual - Being ritual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be ritual, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Thanks - Thanksgiving represents gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for blessings. May your child live with thanksgiving, grateful for every blessing.

  • Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.

  • Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

亜玲- Arei -

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means "sub-, asia, second."

  • Sub- - Secondary; of lesser rank.

  • Asia - The Asian continent.

  • Second - Following the first.

  • Low Oxidation - A compound with a low degree of oxidation.

  • Subordinate - A lower level unit in the basic unit of biological classification such as phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Name ideas examples

  • Sub- - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Asia - Asia - The Asian continent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of asia throughout life.

  • Second - Coming second represents following with purpose, learning from first. May your child follow wisely and lead when ready.

  • Low Oxidation - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.

  • Subordinate - Being subordinate teaches humility, learning, and service. May your child learn well as a subordinate and lead well in turn.

means "tinkling, beautiful."

  • Tinkling - The clear sound of jade touching.

  • Beautiful - Bright and vivid.

  • Beauty - This refers to the beauty of something, such as a person or an object.

  • Sound of Metal or Gemstones Clinking Together - This is the sound of metal or gemstones clinking together, such as when jewelry is moved or shaken.

Name ideas examples

  • Tinkling - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Sound of Metal or Gemstones Clinking Together - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

愛麗- Arei -

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means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

means "beautiful, fair, to line up."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Fair - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • To Attach - The act of attach represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child attach with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Catch - The act of catch represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child catch with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Ancient Country Name - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.

  • Hang - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • Match - Matching represents harmony, fitting together, and finding one's complement. May your child find matches that bring harmony to their life.

  • Pair - Pairs represent partnership, complementarity, and working together. May your child find worthy partners for life's journey.

means "hill, corner, to flatter."

  • Hill - A large mound.

  • To Flatter - To Curry Favor; to fawn.

  • To Lean - To Rely on; to depend upon.

  • Approach - To approach or lean on.

  • Cove - A curved and winding place.

  • Eaves - The edge of a roof.

  • Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.

  • Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.

  • Prefix - Added to names to show familiarity.

Name ideas examples

  • Hill - Hills symbolize achievement, perspective, and the rewards of steady climbing. May your child climb life's hills with determination, gaining wisdom at every elevation.

  • To Flatter - The act of flatter represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child flatter with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Lean - The act of lean represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child lean with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Approach - Approach - To approach or lean on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.

  • Cove - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Eaves - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Endearment - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Pet Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Prefix - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "courtesy, ritual, thanks."

  • Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners.

  • Ritual - A ceremonial act.

  • Thanks - An expression of gratitude.

  • Bow - A gesture of respect and gratitude.

  • Gift - Monetary or verbal gifts to express appreciation.

  • Respect - Showing respect to others and expressing gratitude.

Name ideas examples

  • Courtesy - Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of courtesy throughout life.

  • Ritual - Being ritual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be ritual, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Thanks - Thanksgiving represents gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for blessings. May your child live with thanksgiving, grateful for every blessing.

  • Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.

  • Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

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