Jiraiya
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jiraiya
Jiraiya (自来也) means "self-coming snake" or "snake that comes of its own accord," derived from Japanese kanji where 自 (ji/self) + 来 (rai/come) + 也 (ya/snake/emphatic particle).
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Etymology
Jiraiya (自来也) means "self-coming snake" or "snake that comes of its own accord," derived from Japanese kanji where 自 (ji/self) + 来 (rai/come) + 也 (ya/snake/emphatic particle). The name originates from Japanese folklore and literature, most notably popularized by the classic adventure tale "The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya" (Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari) from the Edo period, and later used in modern media such as the anime series Naruto.
Jiraiya currently ranks #990 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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