What Does the Name Ren Mean
The name Ren comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ren below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ren Name Meaning
& f JapaneseFrom Japanese 蓮 (ren) meaning "lotus", 恋 (ren) meaning "love", or other kanji which are pronounced the same way.
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What does the name Ren mean?
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