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Robaab
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Name of a traditional stringed instrument; used as a feminine given name often associated with music and beauty. |
Arabic, Persian, Urdu |
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roseanna
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a combination of 'rose' and 'grace' - 'gracious rose' or 'rose of grace' |
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Rukunuddin
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Pillar of the faith / pillar of the religion |
Arabic |
Boy |
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Radpath
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Likely 'path of counsel' (Germanic) or 'joyful path' (Slavic+English); generally 'one who walks a guided or joyful way' |
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Unisex |
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Rajni
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night |
Hindi, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Rata
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Named for the rātā tree; also the name of a Māori mythological hero associated with trees and canoe-building. |
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Reenie
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Diminutive of Irene, meaning "peace". |
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Retta
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Diminutive of Henrietta or Margaretta - can imply 'ruler of the home' (from Henrietta) or 'pearl' (from Margaret). |
English |
Girl |
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Rhoinne
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Unknown/uncertain; possibly “division/share” (from Irish roinn) or an association with the Rhône river/place |
Irish |
Girl |
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Rishel
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Likely derived from Rachel meaning "ewe" (Hebrew); otherwise a modern invented name with no established traditional meaning |
English |
Girl |
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Rohcelle
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Little rock (or, if linked to Rachel, 'ewe') |
French |
Girl |
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Rosan
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Derived from 'rose' - 'rose' or 'little rose' (often from Rose + Anne) |
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Girl |
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Rudd
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red; red-haired or ruddy complexion |
English |
Boy |
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Ryginaldo
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counsel + rule - 'ruler's advisor' or 'king's counselor' |
Germanic |
Boy |
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Rahiya
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female traveler; wayfarer |
Arabic, Persian, Urdu |
Girl |
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Ramcharran
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Servant or devotee of Lord Rama; literally 'at the feet of Rama'. |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Rathnayaka
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Leader or chief of jewels/gems |
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Boy |
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Rem
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A short, one-syllable form used for Rémy/Remus. Associated meanings include 'oarsman' (from Latin Remigius/Remex) and the legendary 'twin' (Remus); in Japanese the meaning varies by kanji. |
French, Japanese, Latin, Roman |
Unisex |
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Ribkah
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to bind, to tie |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Robab
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“white cloud”; also the name of a traditional stringed instrument (rabab) |
Arabic, Persian |
Girl |
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Roseanne
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Combination of Rose (the flower) and Anne (grace); 'graceful rose' or 'rose favored by grace'. |
English |
Girl |
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Ruky
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A diminutive/variant name; meaning depends on the root - from Arabic Ruqayyah: 'to rise' or 'gentle/enchanting'; from Sanskrit Rukmini: 'adorned/beloved'. |
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Radwald
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From Germanic elements rād ('counsel') + wald ('rule') - 'counsel-ruler' or 'wise ruler'. |
English |
Boy |
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Rajnold
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Kingly ruler; combines 'raj' (king) with a suffix denoting rule or strength. |
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Boy |
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Ratan
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jewel, gem; precious stone |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Reenna
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Often interpreted as 'queen' (from Reina) or 'joy/song' (from Rina); generally 'queenly' or 'joyful'. |
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Girl |
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Rettah
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No established traditional meaning; likely a modern coinage. If associated with similar names (Rita/Retta) it may carry the same associations (e.g., Rita from Margarita = 'pearl'), but the name itself has no attested historical meaning. |
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Girl |
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Rhona
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Likely from Gaelic rón 'seal' (related to Rónán, 'little seal') or as a variant of Hebrew Rona meaning 'song' or 'joy'. |
Irish (Gaelic), Scottish |
Girl |
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Rishelah
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Contemporary invented name; possibly interpreted as 'little sage' or (if combining Risha + Elah) 'sage of the oak' - meaning is speculative |
French |
Girl |
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Rohenia
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A modern feminine form likely related to Rohan/Rohini; connotations include 'little Rohan', 'born of Rohan', or meanings associated with Rohini such as 'ascending' or 'red-haired' depending on root. |
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Girl |
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Rosanah
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Gracious rose (rose + grace) |
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Girl |
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Rudee
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Derived from hrod (fame) + wulf (wolf) - "famous wolf" |
Germanic |
Boy |
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Rygs
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Uncertain; possibly derived from Rhys ('enthusiasm' or 'ardor') or from Riggs/Rig ('ridge, slope') |
English |
Unisex |
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Rahiyya
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Likely 'traveler' or 'of the path' (from Persian 'rah' = road) or possibly 'fragrant/scented' from an Arabic root; meaning uncertain |
Arabic, Persian |
Girl |
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Ramdew
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Compound of Ram (the Hindu god Rama) + dev/devu (god/divine) - roughly 'divine Rama' or an honorific relating to Rama |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Rathy
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Possibly derived from Sanskrit 'Rati' (love/pleasure) or from Khmer name roots; exact meaning varies by culture and spelling. |
Indian, Khmer, Sanskrit |
Unisex |
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Remah
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white antelope; gazelle |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Ribqah
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Likely 'to bind' or 'to tie' (often interpreted as 'captivating') |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Robb
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bright fame |
Germanic |
Boy |
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Rosee
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Derived from Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose' - the flower; symbolizes love, beauty, and purity. |
Latin |
Girl |
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Rula
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An Arabic feminine name (رولا); exact meaning varies by source and is often given as a diminutive/variant of Rola/Roula. Commonly used with pleasant/floral connotations in popular usage. |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Radweld
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From Germanic elements rad 'counsel' + wald/weld 'rule' - 'counsel-ruler' or 'wise ruler' |
Germanic |
Boy |
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Rajpal
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Protector of the king; royal guardian |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Ratannabha
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Jewel of the sky (from Sanskrit ratna 'jewel' + nabha 'sky') |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Reennah
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Likely from Reina ('queen') or Rina ('joy'/'joyful song'); sometimes linked to Arabic Rihana ('sweet basil'). |
Arabic, English, Hebrew, Spanish |
Girl |
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Reuben
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Behold, a son |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Rhonala
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Likely a feminine form of Ronald meaning "ruler's counselor"; alternatively related to Rhona/Rhon (Rhone or 'spear') |
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Girl |
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Rishele
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Probably 'ewe' (from Hebrew Rachel); alternatively 'little rock' if related to Rochelle; uncertain |
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Girl |
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Rohin
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From Sanskrit rohiṇa - broadly 'ascending' or 'rising'; also associated with the lunar mansion/star Rohini (Aldebaran). |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Rosanda
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Derived from 'rose' - can be interpreted as 'beautiful' or 'beloved rose'. |
Portuguese |
Girl |
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