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Rekki(れっきー)
Rekitan( れきたん)
Rekichan( れきちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Reki
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 "Reki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
玲 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.
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.
輝 means "to shine."
To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
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.
Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.
伶 means "clever, performer."
Performer - An actor or musician.
Actor - A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television.
Dancer - A person who performs a series of movements in time to music.
Musician - A person who plays a musical instrument or composes or conducts music as a profession.
Prudent - Having or showing careful good judgment in practical matters.
Servant - A person employed to perform domestic or personal services.
Wise - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
Performer - Performer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the performer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Actor - Actor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the actor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Dancer - Dancer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dancer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Musician - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.
Servant - Servants demonstrate humility, service, and the greatness found in helping others. May your child have a servant's heart, finding greatness in helping others.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
基 means "foundation, base, basis."
Foundation - The base on which something stands.
Basis - The Fundamental Principle; the starting point.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.
Basis - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Group of Atoms - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
暦 means "calendar, fate."
Fate - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
黎 means "black, many, dawn."
Black - Dark in color.
Dawn - The time just before sunrise.
Abundant - Having a large amount or number of something.
Tidal - Relating to the regular rise and fall of the sea.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
Tidal - Being tidal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be tidal, letting this quality guide their path.
恩 means "grace, blessing, gratitude."
Gratitude - Thankfulness for kindness received.
Mercy - Compassion and forgiveness shown towards someone, especially when punishment is deserved.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
Mercy - 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.
歴 means "history, pass through, calendar."
Pass Through - To Experience; to undergo.
Calendar - A system of time.
Clearly - In a way that is obvious and unmistakable.
Sequentially - One after another, in a sequence.
History - History - Past Events; records - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Pass Through - Pass Through - To experience; to undergo - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass through throughout life.
Calendar - Calendar - A system of time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of calendar throughout life.
Clearly - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Cross Over - Cross Over represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the cross over's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Sequentially - Sequentially - One after another, in a sequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sequentially throughout life.
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