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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameRifuu
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:りふう
  • Katakanatip:リフウ
  • English Syllablestip:ri-fuu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ri-fu-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Rifuu, Rifū
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Rifuchan(りふちゃん)Click to speech りふちゃんFuuchan( ふうちゃん)Click to speech  ふうちゃんRiri( りり)Click to speech  りり

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Rifuu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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玲颯- Rifuu -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "swift wind, brisk, refreshing."

Name ideas examples

  • Swift 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.

  • Brisk - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • Refreshing - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Energetic Movement - Moving represents progress, change, and the refusal to remain stagnant. May your child keep moving forward, never stagnant in growth.

莉楓- Rifuu -

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means "jasmine, fragrant."

  • Jasmine - Part of the word for jasmine flower.

  • Fragrant - Sweet-smelling; aromatic.

  • Beauty - The quality of being attractive, graceful, and delicate.

  • Fragrance - The pleasant smell of something, such as a flower or perfume.

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • 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.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

means "maple tree, kaede."

  • Maple Tree - A deciduous tree with beautiful autumn leaves.

  • Kaede - A tree known for its colorful foliage.

Name ideas examples

  • Maple Tree - The maple represents beauty in change, autumn glory, and seasonal transformation. May your child embrace beautiful changes.

  • Kaede - The kaede (maple) represents autumn beauty, changing seasons, and colorful transformation. May your child embrace beautiful changes.

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