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Jiraiya

"Traditional Japanese name"

Origin Japanese
Characters 7
Pronunciation jih-RYE-uh
Lucky Number 1
Syllables3
First LetterJ

What does Jiraiya mean?

The name Jiraiya is commonly a unisex name from the "Japanese" origin.

Jiraiya is a Japanese name. It is best known as the name of the ninja hero of Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari, or The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya, a Japanese serialized novel of the nineteenth century that was also adapted for kabuki. The same name is used for a character in the manga Naruto, which brought it to a wider English-speaking audience.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Jiraiya is jih-RYE-uh.

Numerology of Jiraiya

Lucky Number1
People influenced by the number 1 may seem tough on the exterior, but they also have a softer and more charming side. This combination of strength and subtlety means that these people make excellent leaders in life because they can balance both being strong-willed when necessary while still retaining their sense of charm to get what they want from others.

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Quick Facts

NameJiraiya
GenderUnisex
MeaningTraditional Japanese name
OriginJapanese
First LetterJ
Characters7
Pronunciationjih-RYE-uh
Syllables3
Lucky Number1

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