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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameRaikou
Click to speech らいこうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare This PageCopy Raikou

  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:らいこう
  • Katakanatip:ライコウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Raikou, Raiko, Raikoh, Raikō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Raichan(らいちゃん)Click to speech らいちゃんKouchan(こうちゃん)Click to speech こうちゃんRa-kun(らーくん)Click to speech らーくん

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

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

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 "Raikou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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来光- Raikou -

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means "come, arrive."

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

  • To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.

  • This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.

  • In The Future - Something that has not yet come.

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

  • To Encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - To express a wish or desire for something to happen in the future.

  • Blessing - To wish someone good luck, health, and happiness.

  • Joy - To bring happiness and delight.

  • Courage - To have the strength and determination to face difficult situations.

means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

雷光- Raikou -

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means "thunder."

  • Lightning - A phenomenon that produces light and sound due to an electrical discharge in the sky.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Symbolizing brightness and intelligence.

  • Thunder - Symbolizing strength and power.

  • Flash - Symbolizing speed and agility.

means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

雷高- Raikou -

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means "thunder."

  • Lightning - A phenomenon that produces light and sound due to an electrical discharge in the sky.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Symbolizing brightness and intelligence.

  • Thunder - Symbolizing strength and power.

  • Flash - Symbolizing speed and agility.

means "high, tall."

  • High - Used to describe physical height, position, status, or rank.

  • Excellent - Used to describe a high grade or level.

  • Famous - Used to describe someone or something that is well-known.

  • Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.

  • Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.

  • Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.

  • Amount - Used to describe a quantity or degree.

Name ideas examples

  • High - To symbolize a high status or rank in life.

  • Excellent - To symbolize a high level of excellence.

  • Famous - To symbolize a desire for the baby to become well-known.

  • Increase - To symbolize a desire for the baby to grow and become greater.

  • Respect - To symbolize a desire for the baby to be respected by others.

頼光- Raikou -

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means "rely, depend on."

  • To Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.

  • Someone Or Something To Rely On - A person or thing that can be trusted and depended on.

  • To Make A Profit - To gain a benefit or advantage.

  • Thanks To - Acknowledging something as a result of something else.

  • To Request - To ask for something.

  • Reliable - Someone or something that can be trusted and depended on.

Name ideas examples

  • Trustworthy - This kanji that conveys trustworthiness and reliability.

  • Blessing - This kanji that conveys good fortune and blessings.

  • Profit - This kanji that conveys success and prosperity.

  • Request - This kanji that conveys a request or wish.

means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

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