Behind the Name: Comments for the name Ryuu

Comments for RYUU:

Ryuu is the name of a popular character in the Street Fighter video games and movies.

-- Kurisutaru 3/30/2006

The name Ryuu may be written as "Ryû".

-- mireille 6/11/2006

We native English speakers often pronounce this name "REE-oo" or "RIGH-oo," but neither is correct. Instead of separating the R and Y, try to pronounce them together: "ryoo."

-- Phoenix Flower 8/30/2006

Czech singer Monika Načeva has a son Ryu.

-- Karcoolka 6/20/2007

Odagiri Ryu is a character from the drama 'Gokusen 2'.

-- Misao 4/12/2008

The amazing dude in the manga "Kiss/Hug". He's cool. XD

-- VampireTears 1/21/2009

It just sounds like the ridiculous name of a fan character, usually coupled with other names. It's supposed to be simple and mysterious. I think it's overused for its meaning.

-- Wilted 6/14/2009

This name is overused in Japanese video games to such a ridiculous extent that TV Tropes actually has a big list of characters named Ryuu or variations. Something tells me that Street Fighter is to blame. Honestly, I'm getting a little tired of hearing this name constantly. It sounds like something an otaku would call themselves, and I doubt it's really that popular on real Japanese men. People really are just using it for its meaning - why not try something with a little more life to it?

-- Buneary 3/17/2013

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