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.
how do you pronounce Rui?
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what does Rui mean?
The name Rui means “auspicious, wise, sharp.” It comes from the Chinese language tradition.
Rui (瑞) means 'auspicious' or 'lucky omen' and is one of the most popular characters in Chinese baby names. 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)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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