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Raikou
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  • Hiraganatip:らいこう
  • Katakanatip:ライコウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 30
  • English transcriptiontip:Raikou, Raiko, Raikoh, Raikō

This name is also used as a first name: First name / Given nameRaikou

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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Raikou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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来迎- Raikou -

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means "come, arrive."

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

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

  • To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.

  • This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.

  • In The Future - Something that has not yet come.

  • Particle - A particle placed 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 encourage or motivate someone.

means "to welcome, to meet, to greet."

  • Welcome - To greet someone warmly and make them feel welcome.

  • Receive - To accept or receive someone or something.

  • Invite - To ask someone to come or join in.

  • Accommodate - To adjust to the needs or feelings of someone.

  • Fetch - To go and get someone or something and bring it back.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

来光- Raikou -

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means "come, arrive."

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

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

  • To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.

  • This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.

  • In The Future - Something that has not yet come.

  • Particle - A particle placed 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 encourage or motivate someone.

means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

來迎- Raikou -

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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.

means "to welcome, to meet, to greet."

  • Welcome - To greet someone warmly and make them feel welcome.

  • Receive - To accept or receive someone or something.

  • Invite - To ask someone to come or join in.

  • Accommodate - To adjust to the needs or feelings of someone.

  • Fetch - To go and get someone or something and bring it back.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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