Japanese

Ritsu

Pronounced REE-tsooShare

Meaning: Meaning depends on kanji; law is one possibility

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Japanese name used across genders. 律 is an established spelling with a sense of law or order; other spellings are also possible.

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Ritsu comes from Japanese.

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