Name meaning
Ren
may mean “lotus”
- Origin
- Japanese and Chinese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Japanese, Chinese, English
- Say it
- REN
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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In Japanese, Ren is often written 蓮, lotus, and has been one of the top boys' names in Japan. In Chinese, Ren 仁 means benevolence, a key virtue of Confucius. In English it is a short form of names like Lorenzo.
Roots
Japanese ren (蓮 lotus); Chinese rén (仁 benevolence).
Where it is used
Meaning depends on the characters.
Ren name FAQ
What does the name Ren mean?
Ren may mean “lotus”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Japanese ren (蓮 lotus); Chinese rén (仁 benevolence).
Where does the name Ren come from?
Ren is of Japanese and Chinese origin. Today it is used in Japanese, Chinese, English families.
How do you pronounce Ren?
Ren is usually pronounced REN.
Is Ren a boy's or a girl's name?
Ren is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.