Rui

Rui Meaning & Origin

About Rui
The surname Rui is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common interpretation is that it means "auspicious" or "lucky." It can also signify "sharp" or "intelligent." The meaning of the surname Rui may vary among different Chinese dialects and regions, but it generally carries positive connotations related to good fortune and intelligence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rui is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rui: 278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rui based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rui is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rui in braille

How to sign the name Rui using Sign Language

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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