powerful ruler (from elements meaning 'counsel/advice' + 'ruler')
Scottish Gaelic
Boy
Feminine elaboration related to Randall/Randa - broadly 'shield' (by root), sometimes interpreted as 'shield-wolf' by relation to Randolph.
Girl
Variant of Raymond - 'counsel-protector'
English
Boy
queen
French
Girl
Depending on root: 'ascending, to grow' (from Rohan) or 'little red-haired one / rowan tree' (from Rowan/Ruan)
Welsh
Boy
Son of Rider - descended from or associated with a rider (occupational name)
English
Boy
Bright fame
Boy
Radiant; brightness, glow, joy
Persian
Boy
red-haired; reddish, red
French
Unisex
red-haired; little red one
French
Boy
Likely 'pearl' if derived from Rita/Margarita; otherwise treated as a modern invented name
Girl
Beloved of Radha; one who is dear to Radha (an epithet of Krishna)
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
Lord of kings; supreme ruler - an epithet of God (e.g., Shiva or Vishnu).
Sanskrit
Boy
Brave in battle; valiant warrior
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
A modern blended name often interpreted as 'Rae' (ray of light or diminutive of Rachel) + '-lyn' - commonly given the sense 'little ray of light' or a lyrical feminine form
English
Girl
Abbreviation of 'Reverend', meaning 'revered' or 'venerable'
English
Unisex
From kanji 利休: 'benefit/profit' (利) + 'rest/quiet' (休) - often rendered as 'profitable tranquility'.
Japanese
Boy
From Kurdish 'roj' meaning 'day' or 'sun' - broadly 'of the day', 'sunlight', or 'born at dawn'.
Girl
Little bright one; dawn, bright
Persian
Girl
Derived from 'rye' (the grain) or indicating a dweller by rye fields; used here as a reduplicated pet/given name.
English
Unisex
Swift, rapid; name of a legendary king of the Raghu dynasty (ancestor of Lord Rama)
Sanskrit
Boy
From elements meaning 'rim' or 'shield' + 'wolf' - often rendered 'shield-wolf' or 'protector'.
English
Boy
Likely 'wise protector' (from Raymond) or a compound meaning 'ray/beam' + suffix -men (modern coinage)
English
Boy
Diminutive of Reina - "little queen"
Spanish
Girl
Mercy; compassion
Arabic
Girl
Clearing or meadow by a ridge
English
Boy
Son of Robert; Robert means "bright fame"
English
Boy
Feminine form of Ronald - “ruler's counselor” / “mighty ruler.”
Girl
Malagasy: 'rova' denotes a royal fortified complex or palace; Hebrew (רובע): 'quarter' or district; as a given name it may also be an invented/variant form related to names like Rowan or Rosa.
Hebrew
Girl
Red-haired; 'little red one'
English
Boy
rider, horseman, knight
Scandinavian, Swedish
Boy
Beloved of Radha; husband/consort of Radha
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
Queen; 'ruler of kings'; epithet of the Goddess (Shakti/Parvati)
Hindi, Sanskrit
Girl
Victorious in battle; conqueror of the battlefield
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
Modern combination of Rae ('ewe' or associated with grace) + Lynn ('lake' or 'water'); often interpreted as 'graceful lake' or 'gentle one by the water'.
English
Girl
No single established historical meaning; often associated with 'raven' (the bird) if derived from 'Raven'; also evokes heroic/antihero associations from fiction.
Unisex
No established historical meaning; generally treated as a modern invented name combining an initial element 'Ri-' with 'lane' (path/road).
English
Unisex
From roj 'day' (sun/bright) - 'of the day', 'bright' or 'radiant'
Persian
Girl
Derived from Persian Roshanak, often interpreted as "little star" or "bright/dawn"
Girl
Variant of Ryan; linked to Irish Ó Riain, often rendered 'little king' or 'descendant of Rian' (etymology uncertain).
English, Irish
Boy
Delight or son of Raghu; an epithet of Lord Rama (a descendant of King Raghu).
Hindu, Sanskrit
Boy
A modern blend meaning roughly 'shielded meadow' or 'protected meadow' (Rand = shield/counsel; Lea = meadow)
English
Girl
Derived from Raymond: 'wise counselor'/'protector' (interpreted as 'wise protector')
