Riku

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Riku
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningThe Finnish form of "Richard"
Japanese name meaning "handsome", although other meanings are possible depending on the character(s) used in the name [1]

Riku is both a masculine Finnish given name and a unisex Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:

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References

  1. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Riku - Behind the Name".