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Ryujin

♂ Boy

Pronounced RYOO-jin /ˈrju.dʒɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Ryujin — 'the dragon god' (a dragon sea-deity/king of Japanese myth); we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The dragon god: Ryujin is Japanese. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'RYOO-jin').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese Ryujin — 'the dragon god' (a dragon sea-deity/king of Japanese myth); we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#8807 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Ryujin comes from the Japanese Ryujin — 'the dragon god' (a dragon sea-deity/king of Japanese myth; we note the deity). A bold, classic name (said 'RYOO-jin').

In the U.S. it appears as a mythology/fandom name. Rare, the-dragon-god at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Ryujin means 'the dragon god' in Japanese — a dragon sea-deity/king of Japanese myth — a bold, classic name (we note the deity; said 'RYOO-jin').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Ryujin — Japanese deity

Variations

RyuujinRyujinn

Nicknames

Ryu

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Ryu— a short form (Japanese 'dragon')
Kaito— a fellow Japanese boys' name
Rhonin— shares Ryujin's Japanese roots
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Kirin— echoes that soft -in sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ryujin mean?

Ryujin is Japanese for 'the dragon god' (a dragon sea-deity of myth). We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Ryujin?

It's said RYOO-jin /ˈrju.dʒɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ryujin a boy or girl name?

Ryujin is a boy's name.

How popular is Ryujin?

Ryujin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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