Unisex name
Ray name meaning
“counsel and protection”
Ray is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to “counsel and protection” through Raymond, a Germanic name combining those meanings. Ray can also stand independently, from the English word ray, meaning a beam of light. Rai is a spelling variant.
What does Ray mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ray
Often short for Raymond, a Germanic name combining counsel and protection. It can also be an independent name from the English word for a beam of light.
Name combinations with Ray
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ray, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ray: counsel and protection
- Subagya: happy and fortunate
- Ekaputra: first son
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Meaning of each word
- Ray: counsel and protection
- Dimas: a younger male addressed respectfully
- Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued
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Ray Ananta
Meaning of each word
- Ray: counsel and protection
- Ananta: boundless, unending
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Meaning of each word
- Aditiya: sun; son of Aditi
- Ray: counsel and protection
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
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Ray Wiraputra
Meaning of each word
- Ray: counsel and protection
- Wiraputra: a brave son
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Meaning of each word
- Ray: counsel and protection
- Ardiyanto: mountain
- Dadi: becoming, coming into being
How to pronounce Ray
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮄ |
Is Ray a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ray is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ray ranks #104 among unisex names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ray
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Hakim♂Wise, possessing wisdom
- Lukman♂Name of a wise figure in the Quran
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Rasyid♂♀Discerning, rightly guided
- Rusdi♂Associated with sound guidance and judgment
- Arsyad♂Better guided, wiser
- Huda♂Guidance toward the right path
- Roni♂Ruler's counselor
- Wicaksono♂Wise, discerning
Famous people named Ray
- Ray Sahetapy · b. 1957
- Ray Rangkuti · b. 1969
- Ray Rizal · b. 1955
- B. Ray Kusmariana Ew Djatikusumo
- I Gusti Ray Sadimantara · b. 1960
- Ray Abraham Syahban At
- Ray Mingguw
- Ray Muttaqin
- Ray Natur Helmy · b. 1982
- Ray Sahetapy
- Ray Sanjai Surbakti · b. 1997
- Ray Sitoresmi Prabuningrat
FAQ about the name Ray
What is the meaning of Ray?
Ray means counsel and protection. Often short for Raymond, a Germanic name combining counsel and protection. It can also be an independent name from the English word for a beam of light.
Is Ray a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ray is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ray?
Ray is of European origin.
How many syllables does Ray have?
Ray has 1 syllable (Ray) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ray?
Ray ranks #104 among unisex names in our data sample (29 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ray?
Other spellings: Rai.
What full names go well with Ray?
Some ideas: Ray Subagya Ekaputra; Ray Dimas Mulya; Ray Ananta.
Famous people named Ray?
Notable people named Ray include Ray Sahetapy, Ray Rangkuti, Ray Rizal.
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