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Japanese girl(female) nameRaiya
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:らいや
  • Katakanatip:ライヤ
  • English Syllablestip:rai-ya (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ra-i-ya (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Raiya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Raichan(らいちゃん)Click to speech らいちゃんYachan( やちゃん)Click to speech  やちゃんIyachan( いやちゃん)Click to speech  いやちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Raiya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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雷弥- Raiya -

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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 "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

來耶- Raiya -

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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 "question particle, father, transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.

  • Transliteration - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Evil - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • Rhetorical Device - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

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

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