Ray

Ray Meaning & Origin

About Ray
The name Ray is of English origin and is derived from the Old Germanic word "ragin," meaning "counsel" or "advice." It is often considered a shortened form of Raymond or Raymund. Ray is a simple and straightforward name that conveys qualities such as wisdom, guidance, and counsel.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ray are male.

Ray Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1
🌐 IPA
/reΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ray in Braille

Here's how to represent Ray in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ray in braille

How to Spell the Name Ray in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ray using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ray in sign language

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