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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameRuku
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:るく
  • Katakanatip:ルク
  • English transcriptionstip:Ruku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Rukki(るっきー)Click to speech るっきーRuchan( るーちゃん)Click to speech  るーちゃんRukuruku( るくるく)Click to speech  るくるく

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 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 "Ruku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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瑠久- Ruku -

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means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

means "long time, old, long-cherished."

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lasting - Conveying the idea of a long and happy life.

  • Ancient - Conveying the idea of a timeless and traditional name.

  • To Take A Long Time - Conveying the idea of patience and perseverance.

  • To Remain Unchanged - Conveying the idea of stability and constancy.

琉空- Ruku -

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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.

means "sky, emptiness."

  • Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.

  • Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.

  • Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.

  • Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.

  • Void - An empty space or area.

  • To Empty - To make something empty or void.

  • Wide - Having a large area or extent.

  • Hole - An opening or passage through something.

  • Gap - A space between two things.

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - A reminder of the vastness of the universe and the potential for greatness.

  • Loneliness - A reminder of the importance of companionship and connection.

  • Emptiness - A reminder of the importance of filling one's life with meaningful experiences.

  • Wide - A reminder of the importance of having a broad perspective and open-mindedness.

  • Hole - A reminder of the importance of finding one's place in the world.

  • Gap - A reminder of the importance of bridging divides and connecting with

流駆- Ruku -

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means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.

  • Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.

  • Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community

means "drive, run, gallop."

  • Run - To move quickly on foot.

  • Ride A Horse - To travel on horseback.

  • Whip A Horse - To use a whip to make a horse run.

  • Chase - To pursue someone or something.

  • Pressure - To compel or force someone to do something.

Name ideas examples

  • Run - To symbolize a life of energy and enthusiasm.

  • Ride A Horse - To symbolize a life of adventure and exploration.

  • Chase - To symbolize a life of ambition and determination.

琉來- Ruku -

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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.

means "come, arrive."

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.

  • From The Past To The Present - Refers to the time period from a certain point in the past to the present.

  • Into The Future - Refers to the time period that has yet to come.

  • A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

  • To Encourage - To motivate or encourage someone.

Name ideas examples

  • Arrival - To come or arrive, often from a distant place.

  • Blessing - To wish good fortune or success upon someone.

  • Encouragement - To give someone support, confidence, or hope.

琉宮- Ruku -

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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.

means "palace, shrine, temple."

Name ideas examples

  • Imperial Residence - A place of grandeur and power, symbolizing the strength and protection of the family.

  • Shinto Shrine - A place of spiritual connection and reverence, symbolizing the connection between the family and the divine.

  • Imperial Family - A symbol of nobility and honor, representing the family’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence.

  • House - A symbol of shelter and safety, representing the family’s commitment to providing a safe and secure home.

  • Capital Punishment - A symbol of justice and fairness, representing the family’s commitment to upholding the law and protecting the innocent.

琉琥- Ruku -

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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.

means "amber."

  • Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.

  • Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.

  • Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

瑠玖- Ruku -

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means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

means "nine."

  • Beautiful Black Stone - A beautiful black stone.

  • Nine - A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

Name ideas examples

  • Nine - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of completion and success.

  • Black - It is a color that is associated with strength, power, and protection. It is also a color that is associated with mystery and sophistication.

  • Beautiful Stone - It is a symbol of strength, resilience, and stability. It is also a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Agreement - It is a symbol of commitment and loyalty. It is also a symbol of trust and understanding.

瑠琥- Ruku -

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means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

means "amber."

  • Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.

  • Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.

  • Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

留久- Ruku -

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means "detain, stop, remain."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - To remain in a particular place or position, to remain stationary.

  • Secure - To make sure that something is safe and protected, to fasten or hold in place.

  • Ruble - A symbol of wealth and prosperity.

  • Pleiades - A symbol of beauty and grace.

means "long time, old, long-cherished."

Name ideas examples

  • Long Lasting - Conveying the idea of a long and happy life.

  • Ancient - Conveying the idea of a timeless and traditional name.

  • To Take A Long Time - Conveying the idea of patience and perseverance.

  • To Remain Unchanged - Conveying the idea of stability and constancy.

留琥- Ruku -

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means "detain, stop, remain."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - To remain in a particular place or position, to remain stationary.

  • Secure - To make sure that something is safe and protected, to fasten or hold in place.

  • Ruble - A symbol of wealth and prosperity.

  • Pleiades - A symbol of beauty and grace.

means "amber."

  • Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.

  • Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.

  • Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

  • Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.

留空- Ruku -

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means "detain, stop, remain."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - To remain in a particular place or position, to remain stationary.

  • Secure - To make sure that something is safe and protected, to fasten or hold in place.

  • Ruble - A symbol of wealth and prosperity.

  • Pleiades - A symbol of beauty and grace.

means "sky, emptiness."

  • Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.

  • Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.

  • Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.

  • Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.

  • Void - An empty space or area.

  • To Empty - To make something empty or void.

  • Wide - Having a large area or extent.

  • Hole - An opening or passage through something.

  • Gap - A space between two things.

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - A reminder of the vastness of the universe and the potential for greatness.

  • Loneliness - A reminder of the importance of companionship and connection.

  • Emptiness - A reminder of the importance of filling one's life with meaningful experiences.

  • Wide - A reminder of the importance of having a broad perspective and open-mindedness.

  • Hole - A reminder of the importance of finding one's place in the world.

  • Gap - A reminder of the importance of bridging divides and connecting with

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