Family Name: The surname 芮 ('Ruì') originates from the Ji clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. During the reign of King Wu of Zhou, a branch of the Ji family was granted lands in the Ruì region (present-day Dali County, Shaanxi Province). Their descendants adopted the name of the land as their surname, forming the Ruì clan.
Given Name: The name implies gentleness, reliance, and nourishment, symbolizing the tender care and growth like spring rain.