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Names letter starts with R

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Possibly 'gazing' or 'looking' (Arabic); alternatively linked to 'Rana' in South Asian use (royal/warrior/joy) or a modern invented name Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit Girl
Basil; aromatic or fragrant herb Arabic Boy
From Revati - a Hindu goddess and nakshatra; means 'prosperous', 'wealthy', or 'bringer of riches'. Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Likely 'lily' or 'graceful lily' (variant of Liliana/Liana) Girl
Rising sun; sunrise (literally 'the sun/day has come') Boy
royal status; belonging to a monarch or nobility English Unisex
No established traditional meaning; likely a modern created name or stylized form of Ryan (which is often associated with 'little king'). Boy
Epithet of Lord Rama - 'hero/chief of the Raghu dynasty' Sanskrit, Tamil Boy
Blend of 'Rand' (shield/edge) + 'leigh' (clearing) - 'shield clearing' or 'protected meadow' Girl
Derived from Raymond: 'counsel-protector' (commonly rendered 'wise protector') Boy
From Old High German ragin (counsel) + hard (brave, strong) - "brave/strong counsel" Boy
Uncertain - a modern invented name. Possible readings include 'child/descendant of Rhea' or a compound of Rhea (Greek name) with '-din' (variously interpreted: hill/noise/suffix). Unisex
Dweller by the ridge meadow / clearing English Unisex
bright fame Germanic Girl
ruler's counselor (ruler's advisor) Girl
Oak (oak tree); by extension 'strength' Italian Boy
Feminine/creative variant of Russell - associated with 'red-haired' or 'from the Rus'. English Girl
Contemporary/invented name; meanings vary - possibly associated with 'rye' (grain), 'river', or as a diminutive of names like Ryan or Riva; no established traditional meaning. Unisex
Compound of Radha and Krishna - denotes the divine pair or devotion to them. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
hopeful; one who hopes Arabic Unisex
Often interpreted as combining Arabic rania/ranya ('gazing') and Hebrew rana ('song'/'joy'); can be read as 'joyful gaze' or 'gazing song'. Girl
Fragrant herb / sweet basil; a fragrant flower Arabic Girl
Etymology uncertain; traditionally Georgian. Some sources suggest Persian roots and interpret it as relating to prosperity/fame or well‑being. Georgian Boy
rebirth; renaissance; revival Albanian Boy
Diminutive of Ruqayyah - often interpreted as 'little ascent' or 'gentle/one who rises' Arabic Girl
From Irish Ryan: 'little king' or descendant of Rían; from Arabic/Persian Rayan/Rayyan: 'luxuriant, plentiful' (also associated with the gate of paradise in Islamic tradition) Boy
ruler, powerful; wealthy Dutch Boy
Hero of the Raghu dynasty; epithet of Lord Rama (valiant/heroic descendant of Raghu) Hindi, Sanskrit Boy
Shield-wolf (derived from Randall) English Boy
Variant of 'Rain' - precipitation, renewal; sometimes short form of Raymond - 'wise protector'. English Unisex
strong or brave counsel Germanic Boy
Likely 'red' or 'person from the red/place' (surname-derived) English Boy
Clearing or meadow on a ridge English Unisex
Bright fame; famous and shining Italian Girl
joyful meadow (from Rona "joy/song" + Lee "meadow/clearing") English Girl
From the oak grove; associated with oak/strength Catalan, Spanish Boy
A feminine form related to Russell/Rochelle - generally taken to mean 'red-haired' or 'little red one' in that lineage English Girl
No well-established meaning; possibly linked to Reva/Riva and interpreted as 'river' or 'shore' in some traditions, or simply an invented name Girl
Compound of Radha and Krishna; denotes Krishna in union with Radha, symbolizing divine love and devotion. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Derived from Arabic rājih/rajihah - 'prevailing, sensible, having the advantage; victorious or dominant.' Arabic Girl
From elements meaning 'rand' (edge, rim) + 'dal/dahl' (valley) - 'valley at the edge' or 'ridge-edge valley'. Scandinavian Boy
Varies by origin: Slavic - linked to 'paradise' or 'joy'; Japanese - meanings such as 'beautiful/wise/flower' depending on kanji; also used as a diminutive/variant of Raya ('friend' in Hebrew) Japanese Girl
To bind; to tie Hebrew Girl
revival, rebirth; awakening Albanian Girl
From Arabic Ruqayyah: generally rendered as 'gentle/soft' and associated with 'to rise/ascend'; also the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad Arabic Girl
royal grace (kingly + grace) English Girl
Diminutive form associated with Frederikke/Erika - 'peaceful ruler' (from Frederikke/Frederick) or 'eternal ruler' (from Erik/Erika) Scandinavian Girl
In South India: finger millet (a staple grain). In Arabic: 'hopeful' or 'one who hopes'. Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit Unisex
Probably related to Randall/Randolph: 'shield-wolf' or broadly 'protector' Unisex
Generally 'queen' (from Spanish Reina) or linked to Slavic 'ray' meaning 'paradise'/'joy' Girl