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Japanese Names that Start With R

Updated October 2026

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Rise
English, Norwegia, Danish, Japanese
"move upward, ascend; mighty, distinguished; lapis lazuli + celestial"
A multicultural choice with a range of meanings, this name boomed in the 1940s and 50s thanks to the glamorous singer Risë (pronounced REE-sa) Stevens, who inherited her name from her Norwegian…
Riku
Japanese," dignified + sky; land, earth; long-lasting jasmine"
" dignified + sky; land, earth; long-lasting jasmine"
More commonly used for boys but technically unisex, Riku is a Japanese name with a variety of meanings, depending on what kanji elements mean. For girls, popular options include: "dignified + sky";…
Ryuichi
Japanese
"a willow tree; to establish; the dragon one"
Also transcribed as Ryuuichi, this Japanese name is notably borne by Olympic figure skater, Ryuichi Kihara, and by composer Ryuchi Sakamoto. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending…
Ruri
Japanese
"lapis lazuli"
Naming babies after precious gems as a protection against evil spirits is an ancient Japanese tradition.
Reo
Varition of Rio or Rhoeo, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
"river; flow, stream; graceful + cherry blossom"
A short, sparky, and stylish unisex name, Reo has multiple origins. As a Japanese name, it may be considered a variation of Leo ("lion"), or as name in its own right meaning "graceful + cherry…
Reiko
Japanese
"pretty child"
A strong, charming choice that wears well cross-culturally. Reiko Mackenzie is a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Vancouver .

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