Rein

Gender Masculine
Usage Frisian, Dutch, Estonian
Pronounced Pron. RAYN(Frisian) /ˈrɛi̯n/(Dutch)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element regin meaning "advice, counsel, decision" (Proto-Germanic *raginą).

Related Names

Rootregin
VariantRien(Dutch)
Other Languages & CulturesRegin(Germanic)
User SubmissionRein

Popularity

People think this name is

formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Estonia: July 16

Categories

English nouns, English verbs, isograms, one syllable, short forms, wisdom, word names
Entry updated December 7, 2022