Ryou Name Meaning
The name Ryou comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ryou below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ryou Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 涼 (ryou) meaning "cool, refreshing", 遼 (ryou) meaning "distant" or 諒 (ryou) meaning "reality", as well as other kanji which have the same pronunciation.
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