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ReyChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Royal, King

Pronunciation: /reɪ/

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Name
Rey
Meaning
Royal, King
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/reɪ/
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Rey mean?

Rey is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Royal". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: /reɪ/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ῥαῖος

king, ruler, master

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/reɪ/

IPA

/reɪ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Rey is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Royal. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

GoldRedBlack

Lucky Stone

(Ruby)

Life Path Number

8

Numerology meaning: Independence, power, and inner strength are the defining characteristics of those born under this name. They are natural leaders, but can also be very stubborn and independent.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveStrongConfidentC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Rey is a name with deep spiritual roots, derived from the Latin word 'rex', which means 'king' or 'ruler'. In Christianity, Rey is often associated with the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, making it a name with strong spiritual significance.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name David has strong biblical roots and carries a sense of strength, courage, and pastoral imagery, as David was a shepherd boy who became the greatest king of Israel.
In Christianity, the name David symbolizes loyalty in God, as he was a man after God's own heart. He was chosen and anointed by God to be king, indicating divine favor and the confidence that God's strength and guidance can overcome even the greatest challenges.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Rey MysterioReyes Cardenas

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Rey

Rey

🇮🇱Hebrew

רעי

friend, companion

🇬🇷Greek

Ῥαῖος

king, ruler, master

🇮🇹Latin

Reyes

king

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