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Jiraiya is a male first name from Japan. It is translated into German as "the young thunder" or "the little thunder."
What does the name Jiraiya mean?
The name Jiraiya originates from Japan and literally means "the young thunder" or "the little thunder." The meaning is composed of the Japanese elements ji (児) for "child" or "boy," rai (雷) for "lightning" or "thunder," and ya (也) as a phonetic addition.
Where does the name Jiraiya come from?
The name Jiraiya is a Japanese boy's name that means "the young thunder."
How do you pronounce Jiraiya?
Dschiraiya
Popularity
In Germany, Jiraiya is a rather unusual first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most popular male first names. Over the last ten years, Jiraiya has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jiri
Famous people
- Jiraiya (character from the anime 'Naruto')
Frequently asked questions about the name Jiraiya
Where does the name Jiraiya come from?
The name Jiraiya has Japanese roots and is anchored in the Japanese language.
What does the name Jiraiya mean?
Jiraiya literally means 'the young thunder' and is composed of the elements for 'child' and 'thunder.'
How popular is the name Jiraiya?
Jiraiya is a rather rare name that has gained popularity mainly through pop culture, especially through anime and manga.