Reek at a glance
- Meaning
- Child of truth
- Origin
- Japanese
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- REEK
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Riko, Rico, Reeco, Ryco, Ricon, Rikonah
Lucky details for Reek
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Reek is a Japanese name meaning “child of truth”. It is a spelling variant of Riko and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Reek for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Reek reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Reek
What does the name Reek mean?
Reek means “child of truth” and comes from a Japanese root.
Is Reek a boy or girl name?
Reek is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Reek?
Reek is pronounced REEK (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Reek?
The lucky number for Reek is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Reek?
Popular short forms include Reei, Rey.
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