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Ren

Girl · Japanese · Short name

Meaning
Lotus, love, water lily

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
REN
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese meaning lotus or love; also Welsh.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Japanese, Welsh, English

Commonly used in: United States, Japan, United Kingdom

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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