Male Name
Ryou
ɾʲo̞ː
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
authors
City Hunter characters
Corpse Party characters
My Hero Academia characters
Shokugeki no Soma characters
The Kindaichi Case Files characters
uncommon late Edo Period names
Writing Systems
りょうJapanese Hiragana
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
modern80%
youthful100%
informal120%
common100%
wholesome80%
strong80%
refined100%
strange120%
simple65%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Ryo is a unisex Japanese given name that can be written with various Kanji characters, each carrying different meanings. Common Kanji used include 亮 (bright, clear), 涼 (cool, refreshing), 遼 (distant, far-reaching), and 諒 (truth, sincerity). The name is often associated with qualities such as brightness, clarity, and sincerity, reflecting the cultural values embedded in Japanese naming conventions.
Etymology
Original Form:
亮, 涼, 遼, 諒
Evolution:
The name Ryo has evolved from traditional Japanese Kanji characters, each with distinct meanings. Over time, the name has been adapted to modern usage while retaining its cultural and linguistic roots...
Source:
Japanese Kanji