Ran

ran'ran'1 syllable
🇮🇱Hebrew
Joyful

MEANING

Joyful

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew root 'ranan', meaning to sing or shout for joy.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Hebrew-speaking communities as a given name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Jewish culture, often for boys, but can be unisex.

🇯🇵Japanese
Soft

MEANING

Orchid

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

In Japanese, 'Ran' is derived from the kanji 蘭, which means 'orchid'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The orchid is a symbol of refinement and beauty in Japanese culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Japan both as a given name and as part of compound names.

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