Ryu

Ryu Meaning & Origin

About Ryu
The name "Ryu" is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. It is commonly translated as "dragon" in English. In Japanese culture, dragons are revered creatures symbolizing power, wisdom, and good fortune. The name Ryu can also be associated with strength, resilience, and a fiery spirit. It is a popular name choice in Japan and holds a significant cultural and symbolic value.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ryu are male.

Ryu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 UW0
🌐 IPA
/ryu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ryu in Braille

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

The name Ryu in braille

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

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

The name Ryu in sign language

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