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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameRifu
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:りふ
  • Katakanatip:リフ
  • English Syllablestip:ri-fu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ri-fu (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Rifu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Rifuchan(りふちゃん)Click to speech りふちゃんRiichan(りーちゃん)Click to speech りーちゃんFuuchan(ふーちゃん)Click to speech ふーちゃん

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

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

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Rifu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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璃風- Rifu -

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means "lapis lazuli, crystal."

  • Lapis Lazuli - Used in the word "ruri" (lapis lazuli).

  • Glass - A character used in the name of one of the seven treasures, "Hari".

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

  • Glass - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "wind, custom, appearance."

Name ideas examples

  • Wind - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • To be Windblown - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • Custom - Custom - Tradition; habit; practice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of custom throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Elegance - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Illness - Overcoming illness represents healing, resilience, and restored vitality. May your child overcome all illness with strength.

  • Suggest - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.

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

  • Trend - Trend - Movement in society; situation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of trend throughout life.

綾風- Rifu -

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means "twill, pattern, silk."

  • Twill - A patterned woven fabric.

  • Pattern - A diagonal design in cloth.

  • Silk - Fine woven material.

Name ideas examples

  • Twill - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Silk - Silk represents refinement, luxury, and the transformation of humble materials into beauty. May your child transform humbly like silk, becoming something refined and beautiful.

means "wind, custom, appearance."

Name ideas examples

  • Wind - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • To be Windblown - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • Custom - Custom - Tradition; habit; practice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of custom throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Elegance - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Illness - Overcoming illness represents healing, resilience, and restored vitality. May your child overcome all illness with strength.

  • Suggest - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.

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

  • Trend - Trend - Movement in society; situation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of trend throughout life.

里芙- Rifu -

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means "village, residence, birthplace."

Name ideas examples

  • Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.

  • Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.

  • Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

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

  • Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.

  • Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

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

means "lotus, hibiscus."

  • Lotus - A beautiful aquatic flower.

  • Hibiscus - Used in the word for hibiscus (fuyo).

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.

  • Hibiscus - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

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