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English · Unisex name

Rain

“rain”

About the name Rain

Rain is an English word name taken from the noun for falling water, which goes back to Old English regn. It is used for both boys and girls. The spelling Raine also occurs, and in some cases Raine derives from a surname or from French reine ‘queen’. Rain Phoenix, an American actress and musician, received the name as one of the nature-themed names given to the Phoenix siblings, alongside River and Summer. The South Korean singer and actor Jung Ji-hoon performs under the stage name Rain.

Meaning
rain
Origin
English
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
RAYN(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Raine

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Middle names for Rain

  • Rain Lee
  • Rain Sky
  • Rain Jade
  • Rain Morgan
  • Rain Taylor

Questions about Rain

What does Rain mean?
Rain is an English name meaning "rain".
How do you pronounce Rain?
Rain is pronounced RAYN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Rain?
Variants of Rain include Raine.

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