Ren
Ren is a boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “Lotus (with other meanings by kanji)”.
| Meaning | Lotus (with other meanings by kanji) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Written as | 蓮 |
| Pronunciation | REN |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Buddhist |
| Used in | Japan, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Ren
Ren is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen. The most popular is 蓮, 'lotus', which has been among the leading boys' names in Japan in recent decades; other spellings use 恋 'love' or 廉 'honest'. Ren is mostly given to boys in Japan but is occasionally used for girls. It also exists as a Chinese surname and given name with different characters.
Is Ren a religious name?
Ren written with the lotus character has strong Buddhist resonance, since the lotus symbolises purity rising from mud; otherwise the name is not tied to a religion.
How popular is Ren?
Very popular for boys in Japan, and used occasionally elsewhere as a short international name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ren mean?
Ren means 'Lotus (with other meanings by kanji)'. It is of Japanese origin.
Does Ren have a religious meaning?
Ren written with the lotus character has strong Buddhist resonance, since the lotus symbolises purity rising from mud; otherwise the name is not tied to a religion.
How do you pronounce Ren?
Ren is pronounced REN.
Is Ren a boy or girl name?
Ren is usually a boy name.