Rei
Meaning of Rei
Rei is a unisex name with Japanese origin. It is pronounced as "ray" (/reɪ/) and is also spelled as Rae or Ray. In the United States, the name Rei has been given to newborns since at least 1974, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While its rank has fluctuated, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. The name Rei does not have any specific associations or meanings in English, but in Japanese, it can mean "gratitude" or "spirit." With its simple yet unique sound, Rei offers a distinctive option for parents looking for an international and gender-neutral name.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as ray (/reɪ/)
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Notable People Named Rei
| Rachel Rhodes, also known as Rei Yasuda, is a Japanese singer and model who gained fame as the lead vocalist of Genki Rockets and later debuted as a solo singer in 2013. |
| Rei Kawakubo is a renowned Japanese fashion designer known for founding Comme des Garçons and Dover Street Market, with her designs being showcased at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan. |
| Rei Takahashi is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and has previously played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. |
| Francis Rei Paul Hamon was a renowned New Zealand landscape artist known for his lithograph "Jewels of Okarito," which was presented to Queen Elizabeth II during a state visit in 1976. |
| Rei Sato is a Japanese badminton player known for his achievements in both singles and doubles competitions. |
| Rei Alfred Deakin Carter was a Conservative MP for Manchester Withington and served as an alderman of the city of Manchester from 1908. |
