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Ran
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  • Hiraganatip:らん
  • Katakanatip:ラン
  • Householdstip:aprx. 300
  • English transcriptiontip:Ran, Lan

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

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

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means "orchid, holland, blue."

  • Orchid - General term for a perennial plant of the Orchidaceae family.

  • Holland - Abbreviation of the country name "Walan (Holland)".

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300

- Ran -

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means "indigo, blue dye plant."

  • Indigo - A one-year-old plant of the Tade family used to make blue dye.

  • Blue - A color that is a shade of blue.

  • Rags - Pieces of old, worn-out clothing.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Ran -

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means "net, gauze, thin silk fabric."

  • Net - A net used to catch birds. To capture by setting a net. To capture without leaving anything behind.

  • Connect - To link together. To line up.

  • Thin Silk - Thin fabric.

  • Romania - Abbreviation of the country name “Romania”.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Ran -

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means "frame."

  • Handrail - A horizontal piece of wood used to prevent people from falling from bridges, stairs, etc.

  • Cage - A place to keep animals confined.

  • Frame - A division, boundary, or partition.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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