Kairui凯瑞

/KIE-RAY/

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Kairui is a Chinese boy's name pronounced /KIE-RAY/. A name combining victory and triumphant joy with auspicious, lucky omens.

Meaning of Kairui

A name combining victory and triumphant joy with auspicious, lucky omens.

The name Kairui is formed by combining the Chinese characters Kai (凯), signifying victory, triumph, or a song of joy, and Rui (瑞), representing auspiciousness, good omens, or jade tokens of luck. Historically, these characters were used to denote military success and divine favor, suggesting a life of both accomplishment and grace.

Origin
Chinese
Pronunciation
/KIE-RAY/

Cultural background

Kairui is a popular contemporary choice in Mainland China and Taiwan, often selected by parents who desire a modern-sounding name that retains traditional values of prosperity and success.

Variations & nicknames

  • Kai Rui
  • Kayray
  • Karry
  • Xiao Kai
  • A-Kai

Famous people named Kairui

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Karry Wang (Wang Junkai)

    Leader of the popular C-pop boy band TFBoys and actor.

    Music · 2013-present

  • Sun Kairui

    Child actor known for roles in various Chinese television dramas.

    Film · 2010s-present

  • Yuan Kairui

    Professional Chinese footballer who played for Dalian Transcendence.

    Sport · 2010s-present

Frequently asked about Kairui

What does Kairui mean?
Kairui means 'triumphant and auspicious,' combining the meanings of victory or joyful song with luck and good omens.
How do you pronounce Kairui?
It is pronounced 'Kie-ray' (rhymes with 'sigh' and 'day') using Pinyin tones kǎi and ruì.
Is Kairui a boy or girl name?
Kairui is most commonly used as a masculine name in Chinese culture, though like many Chinese names, it can occasionally be used for girls depending on the specific characters chosen.
What are the common Chinese characters for Kairui?
The most frequent character combination is 凯 (Kai) meaning 'triumph' and 瑞 (Rui) meaning 'auspicious' or 'lucky'.

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