Rui
Rui is a unisex name of Chinese origin meaning “auspicious, wise, sharp.” Rui (瑞) means 'auspicious' or 'lucky omen' and is one of the most popular characters in Chinese baby names.
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how do you pronounce Rui?
RAY
where does the name Rui come from?
Rui is three separate names: a Portuguese short form of Rodrigo, a Japanese unisex name, and a Chinese name element such as 瑞, auspicious, or 睿, wise.
It represents good fortune and blessings. As 睿, it means 'wise' or 'perspicacious,' and was used in emperors' reign names.
who are famous people named Rui?
- Rui Hachimura (Japanese-Beninese NBA player)
- Zhang Rui (Chinese swimmer)
what names are similar to Rui?
what names go well with Rui?
Sibling names that share Rui's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rui
What does the name Rui mean?
Rui means “auspicious, wise, sharp”.
What is the origin of the name Rui?
Rui comes from the Chinese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Rui?
Rui has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Rui a boy or girl name?
Rui is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Rui?
Rui is pronounced RAY, with 1 syllable.
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