Reigaku
/R-E-I-G-A-K-U/
Spirit peak — from the Japanese Rei (霊, spirit, soul, numinous) and Gaku (岳, high mountain, peak). It evokes the inner mountain of meditation, a sacred summit of the spirit toward which contemplative practice climbs.
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Yes — Reigaku is a Buddhist boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “Spirit peak — from the Japanese Rei (霊, spirit, soul, numinous) and Gaku (岳, high mountain, peak). It evokes the inner mountain of meditation, a sacred summit of the spirit toward which contemplative practice climbs.”.
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Meaning & origin
Reigaku is a boy's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Spirit peak — from the Japanese Rei (霊, spirit, soul, numinous) and Gaku (岳, high mountain, peak). It evokes the inner mountain of meditation, a sacred summit of the spirit toward which contemplative practice climbs." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Japanese, American families, Reigaku carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Reigaku's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Reigaku opens with “Re.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Reigaku's birth-star reading →What does Reigaku's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Reigaku resonates in either tradition.
Reigaku's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Reigaku's full reading →
Does Reigaku go with your family's names?
Reigaku breaks into 7 sounds: /R-E-I-G-A-K-U/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Reigaku sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Reigaku beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Reigaku — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Reigaku
If Reigaku resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist boy names, common in Japanese families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Reigaku
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Common questions about Reigaku
What does the name Reigaku mean?
Reigaku means "Spirit peak — from the Japanese Rei (霊, spirit, soul, numinous) and Gaku (岳, high mountain, peak). It evokes the inner mountain of meditation, a sacred summit of the spirit toward which contemplative practice climbs.." It is a boy name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Reigaku a boy or girl name?
Reigaku is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Reigaku?
Reigaku is of Japanese origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Japanese, American families.
Is Reigaku a Buddhist name?
Yes. Reigaku is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Japanese origin.
What does Reigaku mean in Japanese?
Reigaku originates from Japanese, where it means "Spirit peak — from the Japanese Rei (霊, spirit, soul, numinous) and Gaku (岳, high mountain, peak). It evokes the inner mountain of meditation, a sacred summit of the spirit toward which contemplative practice climbs.."
What are common nicknames for Reigaku?
Common short forms of Reigaku include Rei.
What is the numerology of Reigaku?
Reigaku has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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