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Japanese girl(female) nameRyuu
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:りゅう
  • Katakanatip:リュウ
  • English Syllablestip:ryuu (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ryu-u (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ryuu, Ryū
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ryuuchan(りゅうちゃん)Click to speech りゅうちゃんRyuuko( りゅうこ)Click to speech  りゅうこRyuuryuu( りゅうりゅう)Click to speech  りゅうりゅう

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 nameRyuu

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Ryuu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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Click to speech りゅうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare琉 - Ryuu -Copy 琉

means "lapis lazuli, ryukyu."

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.

  • Ryukyu - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

- Ryuu -

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Click to speech りゅうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare龍 - Ryuu -Copy 龍

means "dragon, imperial, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • Dragon - The dragon (龍) in East Asia symbolizes power, wisdom, and benevolent protection. May your child possess the dragon's noble power and wisdom, protecting others with strength and grace.

  • Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Tall Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

- Ryuu -

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means "prosperity, high, noble."

Name ideas examples

  • Prosperity - Prosperity - Flourishing Condition; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.

  • High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.

  • Prosperous, Vigorous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

- Ryuu -

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means "kill, arrange, axe."

Name ideas examples

  • Kill - Kill - To Slay; to destroy (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kill throughout life.

  • Arrange - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.

  • Axe - Axe - A cutting weapon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of axe throughout life.

  • Connect, Join - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.

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