Arai

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Arai has different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. Possible meanings include "new", "fresh", "wash", "clean", "pure", "white", and "cool breeze".
Pronunciation
In Japanese, Arai is pronounced ah-rah-ee.
a-RIE(Basque)
Popularity
Arai is not a very popular name outside of Japan.

cartoon of the name Arai
Cartoon of Arai

Arai Name meanings & History

Arai has different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. Possible meanings include "new", "fresh", "wash", "clean", "pure", "white", and "cool breeze". Name originally found on a Roman tombstone in Araba, Basque Country. Although the original namebearer was male, the name was revived as a unisex name at the end of the 20th century. Arai is used as both a given name and a surname in Japan.

Zodiac Sign of Arai: Action Aries

Synonyms of Arai:

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Assertive

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Arai is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Strong name

Related Names to Arai

Other unisex Japanese names that start with "A" include Akira, Aki, and Aya.

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