The name Ryuji is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "dragon boss; dragon + two; noble officer".

Appearing as a character in the popular video game, Persona 5, Ryuji is a Japanese name with several cool meanings. It is made up of the elements Ryū meaning "dragon" or "noble, prosperous", and ji meaning "two" or "officer, boss". Like with many Japanese names however, other kanji combinations are possible, with "elevate, rule" and "dragon child" being two more options.
 
In the video game, the character's name is supposed to reflect the name of the samurai and shishi (political activist), Sakamoto Ryōma.

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Ryuji Origin and Meaning