Rui

Rui Meaning & Origin

About Rui
The name "Rui" is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. One common interpretation is "lapis lazuli," a deep blue semi-precious stone associated with wisdom and truth. Another possible meaning is "sharp" or "intelligent." Overall, the name "Rui" often conveys qualities such as intelligence, wisdom, and a strong sense of truth.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rui are male.

Rui Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20.45% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/rui*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rui in Braille

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

The name Rui in braille

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

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

The name Rui in sign language

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