Rai - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rai \

is pronounced RYE-ee. It is of Japanese origin, and its meaning is "trust; lightning, thunder". Also a Spanish short form of Raimundo.

For more information, see also the related name Ray.

Baby names that sound like Rai are Raj, Rae, Rei and Roi. Other similar baby names are Cai, Hai, Dai, Ras, Jai, Kai, Rabi, Rad, Rafi, Rain, Ram, Rami, Ravi and Rab.

Rai is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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