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Ren
Lotus, love
Origin
Japanese
Used in
ja
Origin and meaning of Ren
Ren is a Japanese unisex name, often written 蓮 ('lotus flower') or 恋 ('love'). The lotus, which blooms pure from muddy water, symbolises beauty and rebirth in Buddhist culture, giving the name a gentle depth. Short and musical, in recent years it has been one of the most popular names for boys in Japan. Beyond the islands it remains little known.
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