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Reik
The name is widely interpreted as a Frisian or Low German short form of names ending in "-rik" (such as Richard or Henrik). A single, clear meaning cannot be determined for this short form.
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Reinier
This is the Dutch form of the name Rainer. The Germanic roots "ragin" and "hari" demonstrably mean "counsel" and "army". Reinier is one of the few longer palindrome names and stands out with its seven letters.
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Remus
Together with his twin brother Romulus, Remus is one of the mythical founders of Rome. The original meaning of the name is unknown. Today, it is used as a first name primarily in English- and Italian-speaking areas.
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Remy
A French name derived from the Latin Remigius, meaning "oarsman" or "rower".
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Ren
The Japanese word for "lotus" or "lotus blossom." The meaning is established. Ren is a gender-neutral name used for all genders.
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Rene
The French form of Renatus, meaning "reborn".
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René
The French form of the Latin name Renatus. The linguistic root means "the reborn one".
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Resi
Resi is the short form of Theresia. The exact word meaning of the name is not conclusively resolved. One widespread interpretation derives the name from the Greek island of Therasia; another translates it as "the huntress".
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Reto
A Romansh first name. It traces back to the name of the Roman province of Raetia or the ancient Rhaetian people who settled in the Alpine region. The name is well known throughout the German-speaking world, but has a clear Swiss connection.
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Reuven
The name of Jacob's eldest son in the Torah. The Hebrew derivation is documented and means "Behold, a son." In German, the spelling Ruben is standard, while in Israel, the name is pronounced Reuven.
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Rex
The Latin root of this name is clearly documented and means "king."
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Rey
The name of the Star Wars protagonist corresponds to the Spanish word for "king." In naming traditions, Rey is often used as a short form of names like Reyna (queen) or Reynaldo. The name is short, punchy, and works internationally without difficulty.
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Reza
A name of Arabic origin (written Ridha there) that is among the most frequently given first names in Iran. The Arabic root means "contentment" or "satisfaction."
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Rhea
The exact etymological origin of this name from Greek mythology is unclear. What is certain is that Rhea was revered in antiquity as the mother of the Olympian gods.
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Rhiannon
This name comes from Welsh mythology. The widespread interpretation is "great queen", derived from the reconstructed Celtic root "Rigantona". Since this is a mythological name, it is an interpretation rather than an everyday vocabulary word.
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Rhys
Rhys traces back to the Old Welsh name Ris. The linguistic root means "enthusiasm" or "ardor". In the English-speaking world, the name is often spelled Reese or Reece today to clarify the pronunciation.
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Ria
Similar to Ina or Lia, Ria is a short form with an unclear individual meaning. The name arose as an abbreviation for Maria or for names ending in "-ria" (such as Viktoria or Valeria). The meaning derives from the respective origin name.
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Rian
The older etymological meaning of this name family is not definitively established. The name is a short form that may be connected to various longer names such as Ryan or Rhian. A single, sweeping meaning would be too imprecise here.
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Riana
This name can appear as a short form of Adriana or trace back to Celtic roots. An often cited interpretation for the Celtic origin is “the great queen.”
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Ricarda
The feminine form of Richard. The Old High German word elements mean “powerful” and “strong” or “hard.”
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Riccardo
The Italian variant of Richard. The Germanic roots "rihhi" (ruler) and "harti" (strong) are clearly documented.
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Richard
A classic Old High German name. It is composed of "rihhi" (rich, powerful) and "harti" (hard, strong).
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Rieke
A Northern German short form of names ending in "-rieke", most commonly Friederike or Henrike. The ending goes back to Old High German "rihhi" (rich, powerful).
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Riku
The frequently cited translation "land" or "continent" is an interpretation tracing back to the character 陸. The name can be spoken fluently in German.
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Riley
Both an Irish and an Old English origin are documented for this name. In Irish contexts, it derives from the surname Ó Raghallaigh. In English contexts, it stems from a place name meaning "rye clearing."
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Rin
A gender-neutral name, often read as feminine. It derives from Japanese terms meaning "dignified," "severe," or also "cold." Another kanji variant means "bell."
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Rina
In Hebrew, Rina is documented as a word for "joy" or "singing/shouting for joy." However, the name is also widely used simply as a short form of Katharina or Marina. Completely different name histories are thus documented for this name, depending on the origin you refer to.
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Rion
The older word meaning of this family of names is not definitively clarified. The name appears as an Irish variant of Ryan, but also in Japanese-speaking regions, and each requires separate explanation. A generalized meaning would be too imprecise.
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Rita
Rita is documented as an Italian short form of Margarita and shares the Latin-Greek meaning "pearl." Half of the name consists of the strong consonants R and T, giving it considerable emphasis despite its brevity.
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Ritianne
This combination, common in Malta, usually goes back to the names Rita and Anne. An older, independent word meaning for this exact compound is not conclusively verified.
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River
This name is documented as an English vocabulary word for "river." The Latin root word ripa means "riverbank" or "shore." In the English-speaking world, the name has been given to all genders for decades.
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Roar
A Norwegian and Danish name that derives from Hróðgeirr. "hróðr" stands for fame/glory, "geirr" for spear. The widespread translation is therefore "famous spear." However, several name stems converged into this short form over time, making this only one of multiple possible interpretations.
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Robert
Traces back to the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of "hruod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright, shining).
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Robin
Documented as an English diminutive of Robert, thus sharing its Old High German roots.
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Rocco
Rocco belongs to a Germanic name history. A connection with a word for "crow" is suspected. The original meaning is not definitively confirmed; "roar" and "crow" should not be treated as interchangeable word translations.
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Rocío
This name traces back to “María del Rocío.” The Spanish word is documented to mean “dew.” Due to the accent on the “i,” the stress falls on the second syllable.
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Rod
Rod is documented in East Slavic sources as a creator deity and protector of the family. The word base rod is present in almost all Slavic languages and means "birth," "kinship," "family," or "generation/lineage."
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Rodrigo
A name with Germanic roots that goes back to Roderick. The documented meaning is composed of the words for "fame" and "ruler." The rolled "r" at the beginning strongly shapes the sound of this name.
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Roger
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer carries a name with Old High German roots. It is composed of the elements "hrod" (fame, renown) and "ger" (spear). Roger is widely used internationally. In German-speaking countries today, it is often pronounced in the English or French way; the classic German pronunciation has become rarer.
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Rohan
The Indian name Rohan belongs to Sanskrit rohaṇa, "ascent." Independently of this, Rohan denotes a realm in Tolkien's fictional world. This literary reference is not an origin of the Indian name.
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Rói
A Faroese form of the Old Norse name Hrói. The confirmed word base is "hróðr", which means "fame" or "glory".
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Rojhat
Composed of "roj" (sun) and "hat" (came). The documented meaning is "the sun has risen" or "the day has arrived."
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Rojin
The root word is "roj," the Kurdish word for sun. The name means "like the sun" or "sunrise" and is well known throughout the Kurdish-speaking world.
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Rolf
The name is a short form of Rudolf. The Old High German basis is verifiably composed of "hruod" (fame) and "wolf" (wolf).
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Roman
A Latin name (Romanus), whose documented meaning is "the Roman" or "citizen of Rome".
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Romeo
An Italian name. It traces back to Late Latin and means "the pilgrim to Rome".
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Roméo
The French and Italian form of Romäus. The Latin root refers to a "pilgrim to Rome".
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Romina
The exact origin of this name is unclear. It is widely interpreted as a variant of Romana (“the Roman woman”), but could also have Arabic roots.
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