Rui - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Rui \rui\ is pronounced ROO-ee. It is of Japanese origin, and its meaning is "tears; affection".

Baby names that sound like Rui are Rei and Rue. Other similar baby names are Rubi and Rudi.

Rui is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Rui. Click here to compare Rui with related baby names.