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蓮

れん

レン

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Ren: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Lotus

蓮

ren

lotus flower

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

蓮

Hiragana

れん

Katakana

レン

Romaji

Ren

Cultural Significance

The lotus flower rises from muddy waters to bloom in pristine beauty, a powerful Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. Ren carries this profound spiritual meaning.

Kanji Character Details

蓮

Character 1: 蓮

読み: ren

Meaning: lotus flower

The kanji 蓮 in 蓮 carries the nuance of “lotus flower” alongside the other characters.

Gender Usage

5%

Female usage

95%

Male usage

Male

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ren mean in Japanese?›

Ren (蓮) means "Lotus" in Japanese. The name is read れん in hiragana.

Is Ren a boy or girl name?›

Ren is traditionally a boy's name in Japan, classified as a male Japanese name.

How do you write Ren in kanji?›

Ren is typically written 蓮 (れん). Alternative kanji variants include 恋, 廉.

How do you pronounce Ren?›

Ren is pronounced れん in hiragana (レン in katakana). The romanized spelling is Ren.

Writing Variants

Ren can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

蓮(primary)

恋(variant)

廉(variant)

Share this name:

Haruto

はると

Soaring Sun

陽 = sun, sunshine, positive翔 = to soar, fly

Sota

そうた

Swift and Large

颯 = swift wind, brisk太 = plump, large, great

Kaito

かいと

Ocean Dipper

海 = sea, ocean斗 = dipper constellation, measure

Daiki

だいき

Great Radiance

大 = great, large, big輝 = radiance, brilliance, shine