Rhian as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rhian

What is the meaning of the name Rhian ?

The baby name Rhian is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-an (IPA: /ˈriːən/) — in Welsh the initial 'rh' is voiceless.

Rhian is Welsh in Origin.

Rhian is a Welsh given name, most often feminine, derived from the Welsh word rhiain meaning "maiden, girl." As a personal name it gained currency in the 20th century alongside the revival of Welsh-language names and renewed interest in the mythic figure Rhiannon from the Mabinogi. Usage remains strongest in Wales and parts of the UK, with limited but recognizable presence in other English-speaking countries; outside Wales it is sometimes mistaken as a variant of Ryan or Irish Rían, which are unrelated.

Common variants and related forms include Rhianne, Rhiann, Rhiana/Rhianna, and the longer Rhiannon; short forms such as Rhi also occur. Some spellings drop the initial h (Rian) in international settings, though this can shift the origin. The name carries the straightforward, poetic sense of "maiden," giving Rhian a concise, lyrical character rooted in Celtic tradition.