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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

Related Names

Akira

Other Readings

Ryo

Variants

Ryō

Variants

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