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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameRaikou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:らいこう
  • Katakanatip:ライコウ
  • English Syllablestip:rai-kou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ra-i-ko-u (4)
  • 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 "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 "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

雷光- Raikou -

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means "thunder."

  • Thunder - The loud sound that follows lightning during a storm.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Thunder - Thunder (雷) represents the power of the gods, commanding respect and symbolizing strength. May your child possess thunder's commanding presence, inspiring awe and respect.

  • Lightning - Lightning symbolizes sudden illumination, divine power, and transformative energy. May your child strike with brilliant insight, illuminating truth in an instant.

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

雷高- Raikou -

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means "thunder."

  • Thunder - The loud sound that follows lightning during a storm.

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

Name ideas examples

  • Thunder - Thunder (雷) represents the power of the gods, commanding respect and symbolizing strength. May your child possess thunder's commanding presence, inspiring awe and respect.

  • Lightning - Lightning symbolizes sudden illumination, divine power, and transformative energy. May your child strike with brilliant insight, illuminating truth in an instant.

means "high, excellent, famous."

Name ideas examples

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

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

  • Amount - Amount - Quantity; degree - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of amount throughout life.

  • Arrogant - Understanding arrogance teaches the value of humility. May your child have confidence without arrogance.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.

  • 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.

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

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

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

頼光- Raikou -

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means "to rely, reliance, profit."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Ask - Asking represents curiosity, humility, and openness to learning from others. May your child never be afraid to ask, remaining curious and humble.

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

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

  • Fortunately - Fortunately - Thanks to; because of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fortunately throughout life.

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

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

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