Ryu
Meaning of Ryu
The name Ryu is a masculine name of Japanese origin, pronounced as ree-yoo (/ɾjuː/). In Japanese, "Ryu" means "dragon," symbolizing strength, power, and wisdom. This name is often associated with notable cultural references such as the iconic character Ryu from the popular video game series Street Fighter, who embodies martial prowess and honor. Another variation of the name is Ryuu. While not extremely common in the United States, Ryu has seen a steady presence over the years, with its popularity peaking in 2012 when it ranked 1314th most common baby boy name. The name’s unique sound and powerful meaning make it an attractive choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet culturally rich name for their child.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as ree-yoo (/ɾjuː/)
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Notable People Named Ryu
| Ryu Jun-yeol is a South Korean actor, activist, and photographer known for his breakthrough role in the television series Reply 1988 and his subsequent success in both film and television. |
| Ryu Seung-ryong is a highly accomplished South Korean actor known for his versatile supporting roles in film and television, with several record-breaking movies to his credit. |
| Ryu Mitsuse - Ryū Mitsuse was a versatile Japanese author known for his science fiction, alternate history, and historical novels, as well as essays, with "Hyakuoku no Hiru to Sen'oku no Yoru" being considered his representative work. |
| Ryu Deok-hwan is a South Korean actor known for his work in film and television. |
| Ryu Seung-min is a Korean table tennis player who won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and has been involved in various Olympic and international sports organizations. |
| Ryu Seung-woo is a South Korean footballer known for playing as a forward for Suwon Samsung Bluewings. |
| Ryu Takao is a Japanese footballer known for playing as a right back for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League. |
| Ryu Jae-moon is a South Korean footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. |
| Ryu Hyun-woo is a South Korean professional golfer. |
| Ryu Hyun-woo is a former North Korean ambassador to Kuwait who defected to South Korea in September 2019, and his wife is the daughter of Jon Il-chun, who oversaw operations of North Korea’s Room 39 for over a decade. |
| Ryu Seung-woo is a South Korean pool player known for reaching the third round of the WPA World championships multiple times. |
| Ryū Murakami is a Japanese novelist, short story writer, essayist and filmmaker known for his exploration of human nature through themes of disillusion, drug use, surrealism, murder and war in his best known novels Almost Transparent Blue, Audition, Coin Locker Babies and In the Miso Soup. |
