Eiri
Japanese · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Eiri
Eiri is a Japanese given name meaning "spirit" or "ethereal," derived from the Japanese elements "ei" (영/靈) meaning spirit or ghost, and "ri" (理) meaning principle or reason.
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Etymology
Eiri is a Japanese given name meaning "spirit" or "ethereal," derived from the Japanese elements "ei" (영/靈) meaning spirit or ghost, and "ri" (理) meaning principle or reason. The name is used primarily in Japanese culture and has no specific religious affiliation, though it reflects elements of Shinto and Buddhist spiritual traditions common in Japanese naming practices.
Eiri currently ranks #3,696 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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