Girl name
Ruri name meaning
“lapis lazuli, a blue gemstone”
Ruri is a feminine name commonly linked to Japanese ruri, meaning lapis lazuli, a blue gemstone. The term came through Chinese and is traced to Sanskrit vaiḍūrya, a word for a precious stone. Rury is a spelling variant associated with Ruri and shares this proposed linguistic background.
What does Ruri mean?
Lapis lazuli, a blue gemstone
In Indonesian: lapis lazuli, batu permata biru
Origin and cultural usage of Ruri
Rury can be understood as a spelling variant of Ruri, from Japanese ruri, meaning lapis lazuli. The term came through Chinese and is traced to Sanskrit vaiḍūrya, a designation for a precious stone.
How to pronounce Ruri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ruri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮛᮤ |
Is Ruri a girl’s name?
Yes, Ruri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ruri ranks #2,377 among girl names in our data sample (4 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 Ruri
Famous people named Ruri
- Ruri Herdian Wantogia · b. 1981
- Ruri Herni KH. Erliani
- Ruri Primasari · b. 1984
- Ruri Pudji Ningrum · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Ruri
What is the meaning of Ruri?
Ruri means lapis lazuli, a blue gemstone. Rury can be understood as a spelling variant of Ruri, from Japanese ruri, meaning lapis lazuli. The term came through Chinese and is traced to Sanskrit vaiḍūrya, a designation for a precious stone.
Is Ruri a girl’s name?
Yes, Ruri is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Ruri have?
Ruri has 2 syllables (Ru-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ruri?
Ruri ranks #2,377 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ruri?
Other spellings: Rury.
Famous people named Ruri?
Notable people named Ruri include Ruri Herdian Wantogia, Ruri Herni KH. Erliani, Ruri Primasari.
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