Rin: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Meaning depends on which kanji is used to write it (e.g. 'bell', 'dignified/cold', 'reason'); no single fixed meaning
Origin
Japanese
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
RIN

Rin is a Japanese girl's name meaning “meaning depends on which kanji is used to write it (e.g. 'bell', 'dignified/cold', 'reason'); no single fixed meaning”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Rin

Meaning: Meaning depends on which kanji is used to write it (e.g. 'bell', 'dignified/cold', 'reason'); no single fixed meaning.

Origin: Japanese.

A common claim: Rin means 'bell' Actually: 'Bell' is accurate only for one specific kanji spelling; Rin is also written with other kanji carrying different meanings, so it's not the name's single fixed meaning.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Rin

RINIPA /ˈrɪn/

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