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Rei

RAY

Letters3
Syllables1
OriginJapanese

The Story of Rei

This name flows like a bell's clear tone, a spirit's gentle whisper, or a king's quiet command, an unexpected arrival for your child.

Rei is a name of captivating duality, rooted in Japanese where its meaning shifts with the kanji, often signifying 'beautiful,' 'bell,' or 'spirit.' It also carries a Portuguese echo, meaning 'king,' bestowing a regal quality. This name has traversed East and West, embraced for its ethereal and commanding presence.

Saying 'Rei' aloud for the first time feels like unlocking a mystery. Does it sound like the soft chime of a distant bell, or the calm wisdom of a spirit? When you write it on a hospital form, you'll feel a sense of both profound grace and quiet authority, a reflection of the complex depths you already sense in your child.

What It Means

In Japanese, 'Rei' can have multiple meanings depending on the kanji, such as 'beautiful', 'bell', or 'spirit'. It is also a unisex name with Portuguese roots, meaning 'king'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rei Ayanami

    Key character in the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

  • Rei

    Former Japanese Empress consort of Emperor Showa.

Personality Traits

MysteriousCalmIntelligentArtisticSpiritual

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Peak Year

#67 in 2019

Total Births

969

First Recorded

1974

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