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The baby name Ryusei is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: [ɾʲɯːseː] (ryū-sei); Anglicized: /ˈrjuːseɪ/ ("RYOO-say").

Ryusei is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: Japanese: [ɾʲɯːseː] (ryū-sei); Anglicized: /ˈrjuːseɪ/ ("RYOO-say")

What is the meaning of the name Ryusei ?

The baby name Ryusei is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: [ɾʲɯːseː] (ryū-sei); Anglicized: /ˈrjuːseɪ/ ("RYOO-say").

Ryusei is Japanese in Origin.

Ryusei is a modern Japanese masculine given name, commonly written 流星, literally “meteor” or “shooting star” (ryū “to flow” + sei “star”), or as 竜星/龍星, “dragon star,” evoking power and brilliance. The long vowel is often marked Ryūsei in Hepburn; Ryusei and Ryuusei are frequent romanized variants. As with many Japanese names, other kanji pairings exist, chosen for auspicious nuance, though the star motif remains popular.

As a personal name it gained traction in late 20th- and early 21st-century Japan alongside nature and celestial-themed boys’ names, and it appears across pop culture and sports, helping its visibility. The given name coexists with the everyday noun ryūsei “meteor,” lending it a poetic, dynamic image. Diminutives include Ryu and Sei. Related names with overlapping imagery include Sora (“sky”), Hikaru (“light”), and Subaru (“Pleiades”).

Ryusei has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ryusei

Ryūsei Yokohama Actor · Born 1996 · Japan Ryūsei Yokohama is a Japanese actor best known for his role in the film 'Your Eyes Tell'. Born in 1996, he has also appeared in popular TV dramas like 'Hajimete Koi o Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi'. His performances have made him a notable figure in the Japanese entertainment industry. Ryūsei Nakao Actor · Born 1951 · Japan Ryūsei Nakao is a Japanese actor best known for his voice acting roles in anime. He famously voiced Frieza in the Dragon Ball series and Caesar Clown in One Piece. His distinctive voice has made him a standout in the world of animation.

Ryusei – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
JP Boys 0 #255 43 7,909
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
United States Boys 2012 #881 6 7,390
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Ryusei is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
BO
CL
HK
JP

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People also ask about Ryusei

Ryusei is predominantly a boy's name.
Ryusei is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Japanese: [ɾʲɯːseː] (ryū-sei); Anglicized: /ˈrjuːseɪ/ ("RYOO-say").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ryūsei, Ryusei, Ryuusei, 流星, 竜星 and 隆生.
Across languages, Ryusei has these equivalents: Hoshi (Japanese, "star"), Stella / Estelle (Latin origin, "star"), Sirius (Greek-origin star name), Meteor (English, rare, "shooting star").
Somewhat — Ryusei ranked #881 in United States in 2012, placing it just outside the most common names.
Ryusei's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #796 in 2002 to #881 in 2012 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Ryusei are in our database, including Ryūsei Yokohama (Actor), Ryūsei Nakao (Actor).