Ryokan
Ryokan is a Buddhist boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “Good and generous”.
| Meaning | Good and generous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Written as | 良寛 |
| Pronunciation | RYOH-kahn |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Japan |
Meaning and origin of Ryokan
Ryokan, properly Ryōkan, is the dharma name of Ryōkan Taigu (1758 to 1831), a Sōtō Zen monk and poet who lived as a hermit and is loved in Japan for his simplicity and gentleness with children. The characters 良寛 mean 'good' and 'broad' or 'generous'. Note that the ordinary word ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, uses different characters. The name is rarely given to babies.
Is Ryokan a Buddhist name?
Ryokan is a Buddhist name honouring the Zen hermit-poet Ryōkan, admired for his humility and poetry about everyday life.
How popular is Ryokan?
Very rare as a given name.
Gifts with the name Ryokan
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Spellings and variants of Ryokan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ryokan mean?
Ryokan means 'Good and generous'. It is of Japanese origin.
Is Ryokan a Buddhist name?
Ryokan is a Buddhist name honouring the Zen hermit-poet Ryōkan, admired for his humility and poetry about everyday life.
How do you pronounce Ryokan?
Ryokan is pronounced RYOH-kahn.
Is Ryokan a boy or girl name?
Ryokan is usually a boy name.