Ray
Ray comes from Raymond and also means a beam of light or a line of light radiating from a point.
Meaning and origin
Ray is used as an independent given name today, though it originates as a short form of Raymond, which comes from the Germanic name Raginmund (regin meaning "advice or counsel" and munt meaning "protection").
How to pronounce Ray
| English (US) | RAY |
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