Rin

REEN
Japanese
"severe, dignified; jade"

Rin Origin and Meaning

The name Rin is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "severe, dignified; jade".

Sharp and to the point, Rin is a unisex Japanese name, meaning "severe, cold", "dignified", or "ethics" depending on the kanji used. It may also be considered a variation of the Chinese Lin, lending it the meaning "jade". While it is more popularly used for girls in Japan (where it sits in the Top 10), it has appeared as a masculine name in a number of popular anime and manga series, such as Blue Exorcist.