Raidan
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Raidan
Raidan is a modern name derived from Japanese roots, combining "rai" (雷, meaning thunder) and "den" (電, meaning electricity), thus meaning "thunder" or "lightning deity" referencing Raijin, the Shinto storm god.
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Etymology
Raidan is a modern name derived from Japanese roots, combining "rai" (雷, meaning thunder) and "den" (電, meaning electricity), thus meaning "thunder" or "lightning deity" referencing Raijin, the Shinto storm god. The name is primarily used in Japanese culture and anime/gaming contexts, gaining popularity in the West through the character Raiden in the Metal Gear video game series.
Raidan currently ranks #11,683 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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