Rei

Rei is predominantly a female name, but it is occasionally used for boys. The meanings are 'the beauty', 'the sound of jade', and 'the gratitude'.

What does the name Rei mean?

Rei is mainly a female name, but it can also be given to boys. The meanings include 'the beauty', 'the sound of jade', and 'the gratitude'. The name has its roots in various Japanese terms, such as: rei (麗) for beautiful, charming, lovely; rei (玲) for the sound of jade; rei (鈴) for bell; rei (零) for zero; rei (礼) for gratitude. Additionally, Rei is also used as a Japanese word for (spiritual) spirit.

Where does the name Rei come from?

The name Rei is both a female and a male name and originates from Japanese, where it means 'the beauty'. The components in Japanese are: rei (麗) = beautiful, charming, lovely; rei (玲) = the sound of jade; rei (鈴) = bell; rei (零) = zero; rei (礼) = gratitude. The language is Japanese.

How do you pronounce Rei?

Rei is pronounced like the German word 'Rei', with a long 'e'.

Popularity

In Germany, Rei is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2013 at 2,584th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.

Nicknames & pet names

Reh / Reirei

Famous people

• Lt. Rei Fukai (main character in the anime series Yukikaze)
• Rei Ayanami (anime character from Neon Genesis Evangelion)
• Rei Berroa (American writer)
• Rei Dan (actress from Japan)
• Rei Furuya (character from the anime/manga Detective Conan)
• Rei Hino (anime character from 'Sailor Moon' as 'Sailor Mars')
• Rei Hiroe (Japanese illustrator)
• Rei Igarashi (Japanese actor)
• Rei Kashino (character from Mars (manga))
• Rei Kawakubo (designer from Japan)
• Rei Kikukawa (Japanese actress)
• Rei Kon (character from the manga Beyblade)
• Rei Matsumoto (football player from Japan)
• Rei Miyamoto (anime character from 'Highschool of the Dead')
• Rei Nakanishi (English writer)
• Rei Naoi (K-pop singer in IVE)
• Rei Okamoto (actress from Japan)
• Rei Ryugazaki (character from the anime series Free)
• Rei Sagami (character from the anime/manga Kodomo no Omocha)
• Rei Sakuma (Japanese voice actress)