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Thank you for replying. Here are the names/definitions that were offered:

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Aren (ah-ren) - apricot; sky/heaven

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Eren (ay-ren) - fate/bond/family ties; party/banquet; blossom

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Kairen (like Hawaiian kai) - ocean

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Karen - (kah-ren) flower/blossom/petal; summer; song; fragrant/incence

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Koren - this is a complete word that means "crimson lotus", instead of a combination that's only used in people's names

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Sharen - silk/gauze

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Joren - castle

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Seren (seh-ren) - opportunity

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Seiren (say-ren) - star/constellation

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Maren - truth, genuine

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Meiren (may-ren) - bright/brightness (in terms of light), also clarity/clear (in terms of both weather and vision/acumen)

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I do not have any Japanese background, nor does my fiance. However, "Lotus" is a fitting honor name for my mothers, as it is a water flower which their middle names (Sue and Lynn) can be combined to mean. I researched forever to find a word meaning lotus which would make a good middle name, and Ren is simply lovely. I want to be sure I use it correctly. Also, I like the idea of adding to it to make my daughter's mn even more meaningful. Thank you again for the information!

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