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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex name Ren
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:れん
  • Katakanatip:レン
  • English transcriptionstip:Ren, Len
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Renchan(れんちゃん)Click to speech れんちゃんRenkun( れんくん)Click to speech  れんくんRenpon( れんぽん)Click to speech  れんぽん

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 14 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 choices for "Ren," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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Add to First Names Favorites Share廉 - Ren - Copy 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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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means "lotus, water lily."

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

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

Name ideas examples

  • Lotus - A beautiful and meaningful name that symbolizes purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.

  • Lotus Fruit - A unique and meaningful name that symbolizes abundance, fertility, and prosperity.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful, both physically and mentally.

  • Courage - The ability to face difficult or dangerous situations with bravery and determination.

  • Majesty - The quality of being grand, dignified, and impressive.

means "dream, vision, illusion."

  • Dream - Something seen while sleeping.

  • Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.

  • Dark - Unclear and not obvious.

Name ideas examples

  • Dream - A reminder to the child to always strive for their dreams and never give up.

  • Fleeting - A reminder to the child to cherish every moment and to make the most of their life.

  • Dark - A reminder to the child to always seek the light and never be afraid of the darkness.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

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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.

  • Kneaded Thread - A type of thread used for weaving.

  • Kneaded Silk - A type of silk used for weaving.

  • Sort - To separate good from bad.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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.

Name ideas examples

  • Maple - A strong and resilient tree, symbolizing strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

  • Japanese Maple - A symbol of beauty and grace, representing the beauty and grace of a newborn baby.

  • Red Maple - A symbol of passion and energy, representing the passion and energy of a newborn baby.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

蓮夢- Ren -

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means "lotus, water lily."

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

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

Name ideas examples

  • Lotus - A beautiful and meaningful name that symbolizes purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.

  • Lotus Fruit - A unique and meaningful name that symbolizes abundance, fertility, and prosperity.

means "dream, vision, illusion."

  • Dream - Something seen while sleeping.

  • Fleeting - Something fleeting like a dream.

  • Dark - Unclear and not obvious.

Name ideas examples

  • Dream - A reminder to the child to always strive for their dreams and never give up.

  • Fleeting - A reminder to the child to cherish every moment and to make the most of their life.

  • Dark - A reminder to the child to always seek the light and never be afraid of the darkness.

レン- Ren -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

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means "sickle, scythe."

  • Scythe - A farming tool used to cut grass.

Name ideas examples

  • Harvest - Symbolizing the abundance of life and the potential for growth.

  • Reaping - Representing the rewards of hard work and dedication.

  • Blessing - Signifying the hope for a prosperous and blessed life.

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "a repetition kanji or ideographic iteration mark."

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