凛
りん
リン
FemaleNature-InspiredPopularity: 84/100Shorter entry
Rin: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Dignified, Brisk Cold
凛
rin
dignified, cold, bracing
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
凛
Hiragana
りん
Katakana
リン
Romaji
Rin
Cultural Significance
凛 captures the crisp, sharp energy of cold winter air, dignified and bracing. It became hugely popular partly through anime culture and conveys a cool, independent character.
Kanji Character Details
凛
Character 1: 凛
読み: rinMeaning: dignified, cold, bracing
The kanji 凛 in 凛 carries the nuance of “dignified, cold, bracing” alongside the other characters.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rin mean in Japanese?›
Rin (凛) means "Dignified, Brisk Cold" in Japanese. The name is read りん in hiragana.
Is Rin a boy or girl name?›
Rin is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Rin in kanji?›
Rin is typically written 凛 (りん). Alternative kanji variants include 倫, りん.
How do you pronounce Rin?›
Rin is pronounced りん in hiragana (リン in katakana). The romanized spelling is Rin.
Writing Variants
Rin can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
凛(primary)
倫(variant)
りん(variant)
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