Arai
Japan/Israel · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Arai
The given name 'Arai' has multiple origins; in Japanese, it is a surname meaning "wild well" (荒井) from the elements *ara* (wild/rough) and *i* (well), while in Hebrew, it is a masculine name meaning "lion" (אֲרִי).
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Etymology
The given name 'Arai' has multiple origins; in Japanese, it is a surname meaning "wild well" (荒井) from the elements *ara* (wild/rough) and *i* (well), while in Hebrew, it is a masculine name meaning "lion" (אֲרִי). It is used in Japanese culture (primarily as a surname, not a given name) and in Jewish/Israeli culture as a given name, with no notable historical context beyond its common usage.
Arai currently ranks #11,036 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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