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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameRaian
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:らいあん
  • Katakanatip:ライアン
  • English Syllablestip:rai-an (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ra-i-a-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Raian
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Raikun(らいくん)Click to speech らいくんAichan( あいちゃん)Click to speech  あいちゃんRaichan( らいちゃん)Click to speech  らいちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Raian," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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來杏- Raian -

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means "come, future, since."

  • Come - To Approach; to arrive.

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • Future - What is to come.

  • Since - From a point in time.

  • A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and presence. May your child come to good places and welcome others.

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • Future - Future - What is to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

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

  • A Particle - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "apricot, ginkgo."

  • Apricot - A deciduous tree of the rose family; its fruit.

  • Ginkgo - The fruit of the ginkgo tree (in "ginnan").

  • Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.

Name ideas examples

  • Apricot - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginkgo - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Ginnan - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

来庵- Raian -

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means "to come, to bring, since."

Name ideas examples

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

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

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

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

  • Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

means "hermitage, studio name."

  • Hermitage - A Small Thatched Cottage; a humble dwelling.

  • Studio Name - A refined name for a scholar's dwelling or study.

  • Small - A small house with a thatched roof.

  • Term - A term used for the residence of a literary person or the pseudonym of a study.

Name ideas examples

  • Hermitage - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Studio 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.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Term - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

来行- Raian -

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means "to come, to bring, since."

Name ideas examples

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

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

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

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

  • Future - Future - What is yet to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

means "to go, to move, to do."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Along the Way - Along The Way - While walking; on the journey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of along the way throughout life.

  • Conduct - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Do, Perform, Accomplish - Do/Perform/Accomplish - To carry out an action, to complete a task - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of do/perform/accomplish throughout life.

  • Go, Walk, Advance, Circulate - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Pass, Elapse - Pass/Elapse - To go through a period of time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass/elapse throughout life.

  • Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.

  • Row - Row - Line; sequence of characters - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.

  • Shop - Shop - Store; agency - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shop throughout life.

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