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Japanese girl(female) nameRen
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:れん
  • Katakanatip:レン
  • English Syllablestip:ren (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:re-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ren, Len
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Renchan(れんちゃん)Click to speech れんちゃんRentan( れんたん)Click to speech  れんたんRenpyon( れんぴょん)Click to speech  れんぴょん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Ren," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "lotus."

  • Lotus - A symbol of purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.

  • Lotus Fruit - A symbol of abundance, fertility, and prosperity.

Name ideas examples

  • Lotus - The lotus rises pure from muddy waters, symbolizing spiritual awakening and purity of heart. May your child rise above life's muddy challenges like the lotus, blooming with purity and wisdom.

  • Lotus Fruit - The lotus rises pure from muddy waters, symbolizing spiritual awakening and purity of heart. May your child rise above life's muddy challenges like the lotus, blooming with purity and wisdom.

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means "to yearn, love."

Name ideas examples

  • To Yearn - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

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

  • Strongly Attracted - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

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means "integrity, cheap, corner."

Name ideas examples

  • Integrity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Cheap - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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

恋華- Ren -

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means "to yearn, love."

Name ideas examples

  • To Yearn - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

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

  • Strongly Attracted - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

means "flower, to bloom, splendid."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Color - Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • White - White represents purity, sacredness, and new beginnings in Japanese Shinto tradition. May your child maintain purity of heart, sacred and clean as fresh white snow.

  • China - China represents ancient civilization, rich culture, and profound historical influence. May your child appreciate the depth of Eastern culture and wisdom.

- Ren -

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means "clever, pity."

  • Clever - Wise; intelligent; perceptive.

  • Pity - To Feel Compassion; to cherish.

  • Cherishing - Showing great care and affection for someone or something.

  • Compassionate - Feeling or showing sympathy and understanding for the suffering of others.

  • Loving - Feeling or showing love and affection.

  • Prudent - Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Pity - Pity - To feel compassion; to cherish - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pity throughout life.

  • Cherishing - Cherishing represents holding dear, protecting what we love. May your child protect and treasure what matters most.

  • Compassionate - Being compassionate represents feeling with others and acting kindly. May your child's heart be filled with compassion.

  • Loving - Being loving represents expressing love freely and building bonds. May your child love and be loved deeply.

  • Prudent - Prudence is wise caution, carefully considering consequences before acting. May your child act with prudence, thinking carefully before making important decisions.

- Ren -

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means "ripple, tears."

  • Ripple - Small waves on water.

  • Tears - Streams of water flowing.

  • Crying - The act of shedding tears.

Name ideas examples

  • Ripple - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Tears - Tears represent emotion, release, and cleansing expression. May your child express emotions freely and healthily.

  • Crying - Crying represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in crying with purpose and skill.

- Ren -

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means "bamboo blind, curtain."

  • Curtain - A hanging screen for privacy.

  • Amado - A type of Japanese sliding door or window made of wooden frames and covered with paper or cloth.

  • Byobu - A type of folding screen made of several panels of paper or fabric, often decorated with paintings or calligraphy.

Name ideas examples

  • Curtain - Curtain - A hanging screen for privacy - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of curtain throughout life.

  • Amado - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Byobu - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

れん- Ren -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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