Rhun as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rhun

What is the meaning of the name Rhun ?

The baby name Rhun is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced rheen (IPA: /riːn/; Welsh voiceless initial rh: /r̥iːn/).

Rhun is Welsh in Origin.

Rhun is a Welsh masculine given name deriving from early Welsh rhûn, usually interpreted as “great” or “mighty.” In Welsh phonology the initial rh is voiceless, giving a breathy r; the vowel can be [ɨ] in the north or [i] in the south. Though concise in form, the name carries a sense of stature and gravitas.

It appears in early medieval records borne by princes and nobles, including Rhun ap Maelgwn, a 6th‑century ruler of Gwynedd, and Rhun ap Owain Gwynedd (d. 1146), beloved son and heir of Owain Gwynedd. Usage waned for centuries but has seen modest revival in modern Wales, helped by visibility of Welsh-language culture and public figures such as politician Rhun ap Iorwerth. Variant spellings include Rhûn (showing vowel length) and the Old Welsh Run; the name is sometimes associated - though etymologically distinct - with Scottish Gaelic rùn “beloved, secret.”

⚙ Rhun is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 7 times, across 4 countries.