Ray
The meaning of Ray is 'king' and it takes its meaning from its Old French origins. However, it has several other meanings. It was traditionally a name given to men, however, it can also be used for a girl as it also means 'female deer' in the Old English language. Ray means 'beam of light' but it can also be translated to mean 'radiant'. It is also considered a diminutive form of the German name Raginmund, where ‘agin’ means 'advice' and ‘mund' means 'protector'. The name also has Old Norse influences, as Ray translates to mean 'to reign' or 'ruler' but also 'power of the Gods', suggesting that those in power had been given the position as a blessing from the gods. Finally, it is also an Old English habitational name that was given to people that lived by the river. The name was made popular in the 20th century thanks to the American musician and pianist Ray Charles. He was one of the biggest musicians of the '60s and left behind an incredible musical legacy.
Gender
Girl
Origin
Diminutive of Rachel or Raymond; word name
Numerology
R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.
A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.
Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.
Lucky
Ray lucky number is 8.
8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.
Famous People Named Ray
- Ray Ling Song daughter of American journalist Lisa Ling
- Miley Ray Cyrus American singer/actress
- Mabel Ray (b. 2012) daughter of actor Bruce Willis
- Alexa Ray Joel daughter of singer,songwriter Billy Joel
Ray in Pop Culture
- Laraine "Ray" Schleine (Dakota Fanning's character in Uptown Girls)
