Rui
Meaning of Rui
The name Rui is a distinctive and culturally rich choice for a baby boy. Its origins are diverse, with significant usage in both Portuguese and Chinese cultures. In Portuguese, Rui is pronounced as HOO-ee (/ˈhu.i/), while in Chinese, it is pronounced as RAY (/reɪ/). This dual pronunciation reflects its cross-cultural appeal and versatility. The name Rui has seen varied popularity in the United States over the years, with occurrences ranging from as high as 47 births in 2023 to as few as 5 births in certain earlier years. Despite its relatively modest ranking, Rui carries a unique charm that makes it stand out among more common names. It embodies a blend of tradition and modernity, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking something both meaningful and uncommon for their child.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as HOO-ee (/ˈhu.i/)
Chinese
- Pronunced as RAY (/reɪ/)
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Notable People Named Rui
| Rui Costa - Rui Manuel César Costa is a former professional footballer from Portugal and the 34th president of S.L. Benfica. |
| Rui Hachimura is a Japanese professional basketball player known for his versatility in playing both small forward and power forward positions, and he currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. |
| Rui En is a multi-talented Singaporean actress, singer, and host. |
| Rui Veloso - Rui Manuel Gaudencio Veloso is a Portuguese singer-songwriter and musician. |
| Rui Silva - Rui Tiago Dantas da Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Betis and the Portugal national team. |
| Rui Sakuragi is a former Japanese AV Idol and gravure idol, known as the "AV Queen" and the top Japanese AV idol of the mid-1990s. |
| Rui da Silva is a Portuguese producer and DJ known for his 2001 hit single "Touch Me," which reached number one in the United Kingdom. |
| Rui Manuel Massena da Silva Pereira is a Portuguese conductor, composer, and pianist known for his work in television. |
| Rui Moreira - Rui de Carvalho de Araújo Moreira is a Portuguese businessman and politician who has been serving as the Mayor of Porto since 2013, with support from the CDS – People's Party and the Liberal Initiative. |
| Rui Silva - Rui Manuel Monteiro Silva ComIH is a Portuguese track and field athlete and coach known for his expertise in the 1500 and 3000 meter events, representing S.L. Benfica. |
| Rui Bragança - Rui Pedro Rebelo Bragança is a Portuguese taekwondo practitioner competing in the men's 58 kg category. |
| Rui Alberto Martins Golias Drumond de Sousa, also known as Rui Drumond, is a Portuguese singer. |
| Rui Figueiredo - Rui Jorge Costa Figueiredo is a Portuguese football midfielder currently playing for SC Cabreiros. |
| Rui Cardoso - Rui Filipe da Costa Cardoso is a Portuguese footballer known for his role as a forward for AD Castro Daire. |
| Rui Ramos - Rui André Oliveira Ramos is a Portuguese footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Leixões S.C. |
