Thunder god
Raidon is a variant of Raijin, the name of the god of thunder and storms in Japanese mythology. The name is composed of the elements 'rai' meaning thunder and 'den' or 'don' relating to a lord or spirit. It is often chosen for its powerful natural imagery and cultural resonance.
Less common today
Raidon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,217 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
God of Thunder and protector of Earthrealm · Mortal Kombat
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