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陸
りく
Riku
REE-koo · a male name
“Land, earth”
Grounded · Sturdy · Honest
The story of Riku
The definitive Riku — one kanji meaning the solid earth.
Riku means 'land' in its most common spelling — a name with both feet on the ground, popular for its compact strength.
Kanji by kanji
land
The kanji for solid ground and continents — stable, broad and dependable.
How it feels
The full story
About 陸
陸 is beloved for its honesty: one clean kanji, one clear meaning. It expresses the wish for a person as reliable and expansive as the land itself.
Popularity in Japan
Riku has held a place in the boys' top 20 since the 2000s, prized for its simplicity.
Through the decades
Part of the two-syllable name boom that began in the 2000s and continues today.
Deep dive
Riku's core image is the earth itself: solid, dependable, expansive. Against a backdrop of sky- and sea-themed names, Riku stands for groundedness — a quiet counterweight in modern naming trends.
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