Juei as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Juei

What is the meaning of the name Juei ?

The baby name Juei is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin approximation: /ɻuei̯/ (approx. 'rway'),Common English reading: /dʒweɪ/ (approx. 'jway').

Juei is Chinese in Origin.

Juei is a rare Japanese given name formed from ju (じゅ) + ei (えい). Its meaning depends on the kanji: 寿栄 or 寿永 pair “long life” (寿) with “glory” or “eternity” (栄/永), 柔衛 suggests “gentle protection,” and 樹英 conveys “steadfast excellence.” Unisex in modern use yet uncommon, it appeals to parents seeking refined, auspicious imagery with a classical tone.

The name is historically notable as the era title Juei (寿永), spanning 1182–1184 during the Genpei War; era names have occasionally inspired personal or clerical names, particularly in Buddhist contexts. Romanization varies by system: Juei (Hepburn), Ju-ei (hyphenated), or Zyuei (Kunrei/Nihon). Possible kanji spellings include 寿栄, 寿永, 柔衛, and 樹英. Related short forms are Ju and Ei. Note that similar spellings in older Chinese romanizations can represent Rui (瑞/睿), which is a distinct name with a different pronunciation.

⚙ Juei barely registers. Our whole dataset turns up only 6 recorded uses, across 2 countries.