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Renchan(れんちゃん)Renkun( れんくん)
Renpon( れんぽん)
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: Ren
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 "Ren," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
廉 means "cheap, inexpensive, reasonable."
Honesty - Acting in an upright and honest manner. Having a pure heart.
Corner - The corner of something. The boundary between two things.
Cheap - Having a low price.
Issue - Something that should be taken up as a problem. The reason for something.
Honesty - Having a sense of integrity and morality, being truthful and sincere.
Purity - Being innocent and untainted, having a clean heart and mind.
Affordability - Being inexpensive and having a low price.
Cornerstone - Being an important factor or element, being the basis for a decision or action.
怜 means "clever, wise, astute."
Intelligent - Having great mental acuity and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment and discernment.
Clever - Having or showing the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Compassionate - Feeling or showing sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - Feeling or showing love and affection.
Cherishing - Showing great care and affection for someone or something.
Intelligent - This kanji that conveys intelligence and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - This kanji that conveys good judgment and discernment.
Compassionate - This kanji that conveys sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - This kanji that conveys love and affection.
Cherishing - This kanji that conveys great care and affection.
漣 means "ripples, wavelets."
Small Waves - Refers to the small waves that form on the surface of water.
Crying - Refers to the act of shedding tears.
Calmness - Refers to the peacefulness and tranquility of small waves.
Compassion - Refers to the emotion of empathy and understanding that can be expressed through tears.
獅 means "lion, king of beasts."
Lion - A large, powerful, and majestic animal, often seen as a symbol of strength and courage.
Shishi - A mythical creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a lion-like creature with a long mane and a large, round head.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
憐 means "pity, sympathy."
Compassionate - Feeling sympathy and sorrow for someone in a difficult situation.
Pitiful - Feeling sorrow and pity for someone in a difficult situation.
Loving - Feeling deep affection and care for someone.
Cherished - Feeling deep affection and care for someone, and treating them with special care and attention.
Compassionate - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and having a caring and gentle nature.
Loving - Showing deep affection and care for someone, and having a warm and loving nature.
Cherished - Feeling deeply loved and cared for, and having a special place in someone's heart.
練 means "knead, train, practice."
Practice - To practice or refine a skill or technique.
Refine - To improve or perfect something through practice or experience.
Familiarize - To become accustomed to something through repeated exposure or experience.
Master - To become proficient in something through practice or experience.
Repetition - To repeat something in order to become familiar with it.
Sort - To separate good from bad.
Refinement - It implies that the child will be constantly striving to improve and refine their skills and abilities.
Improvement - It implies that the child will be constantly striving to improve and become better.
Practice - It implies that the child will be constantly practicing and honing their skills and abilities.
Familiarity - It implies that the child will become familiar with their environment and the people around them.
Mastery - It implies that the child will become an expert in their chosen field or area of study.
Repetition - It implies that the child will be constantly repeating and practicing their skills and abilities in order to become more proficient.
Separation - It implies that the child will be able to distinguish between good and bad, and make wise decisions.
漣 means "ripples, wavelets."
Small Waves - Refers to the small waves that form on the surface of water.
Crying - Refers to the act of shedding tears.
Calmness - Refers to the peacefulness and tranquility of small waves.
Compassion - Refers to the emotion of empathy and understanding that can be expressed through tears.
楓 means "maple."
Maple Tree - A deciduous tree of the genus Acer, typically having lobed leaves, winged fruits, and colorful autumn foliage.
Japanese Maple - A deciduous tree of the genus Acer palmatum, native to Japan and widely cultivated for its attractive foliage.
Red Maple - A deciduous tree of the genus Acer rubrum, native to North America and widely cultivated for its attractive foliage and red flowers.
蓮 means "lotus, water lily."
Lotus - A symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Lotus Fruit - A symbol of abundance, fertility, and prosperity.
夢 means "dream, vision, illusion."
Dream - Something seen while sleeping.
Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.
Dark - Unclear and not obvious.
錬 means "refine, train, temper."
Refining - The process of heating ore to remove impurities and improve its quality.
Compounding - The process of combining different ingredients to create a medicine.
Refining - The process of honing and perfecting something.
Refinement - The act of making something better or more perfect.
Compassion - The act of showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Resilience - The ability to bounce back from difficult situations.
怜 means "clever, wise, astute."
Intelligent - Having great mental acuity and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment and discernment.
Clever - Having or showing the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Compassionate - Feeling or showing sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - Feeling or showing love and affection.
Cherishing - Showing great care and affection for someone or something.
Intelligent - This kanji that conveys intelligence and the ability to think quickly and effectively.
Wise - This kanji that conveys good judgment and discernment.
Compassionate - This kanji that conveys sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.
Loving - This kanji that conveys love and affection.
Cherishing - This kanji that conveys great care and affection.
々 means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."
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