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Rui 瑠衣 – Japanese girl given name
Rui (瑠衣) is read るい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 瑠衣, the characters mean: lapis lazuli + garment. This reading can be written with at least 64 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Rui
Rui (瑠衣 or 類) means lapis garment or kind. It is a short, modern name for girls and sometimes boys.
How to write Rui in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 瑠衣 | るい | lapis lazuli + garment | 20 |
| 類 | るい | sort | 18 |
| 琉唯 | るい | precious stone + solely | 22 |
| 来海 | るい | come + sea | 16 |
| 流生 | るい | current + life | 15 |
| 流意 | るい | current + idea | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rui
Rui in different scripts
| Romaji | Rui |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | るい |
| Katakana | ルイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 瑠衣 |
Full name examples
- Rui Yuki (Japanese order: 結城瑠衣, ゆうき るい)
- Rui Kono (Japanese order: 河野瑠衣, こうの るい)
- Rui Maki (Japanese order: 牧瑠衣, まき るい)
How to pronounce Rui
Break it into 1 parts: rui. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written るい.
Questions about Rui
What does Rui mean in Japanese?
Rui has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 瑠衣, combines these meanings: lapis lazuli + garment. Other spellings include 類 (sort), 琉唯 (precious stone + solely), 来海 (come + sea).
How do you write Rui in kanji?
The most common way is 瑠衣 (るい). It can also be written 類, 琉唯, 来海, 流生, 流意.
How do you write Rui in katakana?
Rui is ルイ in katakana and るい in hiragana.
Is Rui a boy or girl name?
Rui is mostly used for girls.
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