Ray
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Latin / Old French ◈ 1 syllable
"Wise protector, beam of light"

From Latin / Old French

Short form of Raymond, often used as an independent name. It coincides with an English word meaning "beam of light". Science-fiction author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) and musician Ray Charles (1930-2004) are two notable bearers of the name.

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Ray at a glance
MeaningWise protector, beam of light
OriginLatin / Old French
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 8
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Origin & history of Ray
1
Latin / Old French roots
Short form of Raymond, often used as an independent name. It coincides with an English word meaning "beam of light". Science-fiction author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) and musician Ray Charles (1930-2004) are two notable bearers of the name.
2
Root name
The root form of Ray is Raginhard / Raymond — meaning Wise protector, beam of light.
3
Modern usage
Ray remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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Popularity of Ray
1Syllables
8Life path
Numerology of Ray
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
💼Achiever
👑Authoritative
💰Business-minded
🏆Resilient
R9
A1
Y7
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
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Personality of Ray
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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