Ren at a glance
- Meaning
- Lotus, love
- Origin
- Japanese
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- REN
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Rena, Renie, Renia, Renaah, Renee, Renni
Lucky details for Ren
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Ren is a Japanese name meaning “lotus, love”. Parents choose Ren for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Ren reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Ren
What does the name Ren mean?
Ren means “lotus, love” and comes from a Japanese root.
Is Ren a boy or girl name?
Ren is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Ren?
Ren is pronounced REN (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Ren?
The lucky number for Ren is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Ren?
Popular short forms include Rey.
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