Rei
Rei is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “Lovely, beautiful, or zero.” A Japanese name with multiple possible kanji: 麗 (beautiful), 令 (order), or 零 (zero).
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how do you pronounce Rei?
RAY
where does the name Rei come from?
In Japanese, rei can be written with many characters, among them 麗, lovely, 礼, courtesy, and 零, zero.
It is widely recognized in the West partly through Rei Ayanami from the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
who are famous people named Rei?
- Rei Kawakubo
- Rei Ayanami (fictional)
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quick answers about Rei
What does the name Rei mean?
Rei means “Lovely, beautiful, or zero”.
What is the origin of the name Rei?
Rei comes from the Japanese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Rei?
Rei has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Rei a boy or girl name?
Rei is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Rei?
Rei is pronounced RAY, with 1 syllable.
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