What Does the Name Rei Mean
The name Rei comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rei below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Rei Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 鈴 (rei) meaning "bell", 麗 (rei) meaning "beautiful, lovely" or 玲 (rei) meaning "the tinkling of jade". This name can also be formed by other kanji with the same pronunciation.
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What does the name Rei mean?
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Is Rei a boy or girl name?
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