Reigen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Reigen

What is the meaning of the name Reigen ?

The baby name Reigen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAY-gen (IPA: /ˈreɪɡɛn/); Japanese: rei ('ray') + gen ('gen' as in 'get').

Reigen is Japanese in Origin.

Reigen carries both Japanese and German associations. In Japanese, Reigen (commonly 霊元) joins characters for “spirit” and “origin/source,” known chiefly from the posthumous name of Emperor Reigen (r. 1663–1687); as a given name it remains uncommon, though its elements permit varied kanji spellings. Short forms include Rei and Gen.

In German, Reigen is a poetic term for a round or chain dance, familiar from medieval verse and from Arthur Schnitzler’s play Reigen (La Ronde). As a contemporary given name, it functions as a refined word‑name with artistic overtones rather than a traditional forename. Variants and transliterations include Reigan and Reygen; near‑relations by sound are Rei (Japanese) and Regan/Reagan (English/Irish, distinct in origin). Overall, the name suggests a blend of “spirited beginnings” and communal rhythm.

⚙ Reigen is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 2 recorded uses of it, from 2 countries.