Meaning
lightning, thunder
Origin
Rai is a name of Sanskrit origin, rooted in hindu tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AE, AO, BR, CM, HK, IN, KW, MY, OM, PE, PT, QA, SA, US).
Style
- strong
- traditional
- masculine
- nature
- royal
- religious
Famous people named Rai
- Rajkumar Rao
- Rai Pithora (Rajput king)
- Rai Krishnadasa (19th-century poet)
- Raja Ravi Varma
- Rajput kings
Variations
Raj, Rey, Raiyan, Raivy, Raja, Rahul, Ravi
Popularity
Rai appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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