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Explore 119 first names starting with R, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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The name of the sun god simply translates to "sun" in documented sources. In some texts, it is also written as Re. With only two letters, Ra is extremely short and works especially well as a connector in a hyphenated name or as a concise middle name.
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A biblical girl's name whose underlying Hebrew root is documented to mean "ewe." In German, the "ch" is traditionally pronounced as in "Lachen." If you prefer the English or French pronunciation, you should let those around your child know about this preferred way of speaking it.
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Radegast is documented among West Slavic tribes as a god of hospitality and war. The name is composed of the confirmed Slavic roots rad (glad, willing) and gost (guest).
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As a short form, this name traces back to Old Slavic names beginning with the element "rad" (happy, willing, to care for), such as Radimir.
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A traditional name composed of two Slavic roots: "rad," meaning "glad" or "willing," and "měr," meaning "peace."
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A classic Slavic and Sorbian name composed of two roots: "rad," meaning "glad" or "willing," and "mil," meaning "dear" or "precious."
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An ancient name of Slavic origin that is very common in Romania. It is based on the syllable "rad", meaning "glad", "willing", or "ready".
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A name of Hebrew origin. The documented meaning is "God has healed."
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A Norse name composed of the Old Norse elements "regin" (counsel or decree of the gods) and "arr" (warrior or army). With two Rs in a two-syllable name, it has a particularly strong acoustic presence.
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The name traces back to the Hebrew origin Rachel. The documented literal meaning is “ewe.”
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A Low German form of Richard; the Germanic roots mean “powerful” and “bold”.
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This name is composed of the Old High German words "ragin" (counsel, decision) and "mund" (protection). It is documented as "the wise protector."
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The direct English vocabulary word for "rain." Spelling variants such as Raine or Rayne exist, but these can also refer to old French or Germanic names meaning "queen" or "counsel." A single blanket meaning for all spellings would be too imprecise here.
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Raja (also spelled Rajaa) is derived from the Arabic word for hope. The meaning is well-established. In the Arabic world, it is a girl's name, whereas in India, Raja (with a different etymological origin, derived from "king") is a boy's name.
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Rakel is the Scandinavian spelling of the biblical name Rachel. The Hebrew origin word means "ewe." Replacing the softer CH sound (as heard in German Rachel) with a K gives the name a significantly more structured, crisp edge.
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A short form of Radulf. The Old High German elements mean "rat" (counselor) and "wolf" (wolf).
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A short form of Radulf. The Old High German elements mean "rat" (counselor) and "wolf" (wolf).
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The word root of this name means "to throw" or "to shoot." Rami is documented as "the archer." The name is short, has no complex consonant combinations, and is uncomplicated in German.
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This name comes from ancient Persian literature, known through the romantic epic "Wis and Ramin." The root word is widely translated as "joyful" or "tame."
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This is the Spanish feminine form of Ramon or Raimund. The Old High German roots mean “counsel” and “protection.”
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The name of several famous pharaohs. The documented meaning is "Ra has fashioned him" or "born of Ra" (Ra-mes-su). The name is widely recognized historically and is pronounced in German exactly as it is written.
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Rana is an Arabic girl's name. The documented word basis means "attractive", "striking", or "something pleasant to look at". The name has two syllables, ends in A, and thus fits seamlessly into current naming preferences in the German-speaking world.
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Rangi is a boy's name from the Maori language. The documented meaning is sky or heavens. In Maori mythology, it is the name of the sky father, who plays a central role in the creation story.
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Documented as the Sanskrit word for "queen." Accordingly, the name is given to girls.
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Traces back to the Hebrew name Refa'el; the documented meaning is "God has healed".
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Rashida is the feminine form of Rashid. The documented meaning is "the rightly guided one" or "the sensible one."
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This is the Scandinavian variant of the Greek name Erasmus. The Greek word root "erasmios" means "beloved" or "desirable". The name is especially well established in Denmark and Northern Germany.
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A given name from the Indian linguistic area. The Sanskrit root means "sun". In Hindu tradition, Ravi is an epithet of the sun god Surya.
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This name has two levels. The documented linguistic meaning of the root is "watered" or "luxuriant." In Islamic tradition, the name is widely interpreted as a designation for one of the gates to Paradise.
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A three-syllable name of Hebrew origin. Its exact meaning is debated among scholars. The name is widely interpreted as "the captivator" or "the one who binds", but this is only one of several theories. In German, Rebecca is usually spelled with "cc" or "k". Here too, it is worth checking which looks better with your last name.
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Rebekka is a biblical name from Hebrew. It is widely translated as "the one who binds" or "the captivating one." This interpretation is one of several, and the precise etymological root is not entirely certain. The double K in the middle provides a clear emphasis.
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A given name of Latin origin. The documented meaning of the word “regina” is “queen.”
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The Swahili word for "mercy" or "compassion."
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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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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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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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A French name derived from the Latin Remigius, meaning "oarsman" or "rower".
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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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The French form of Renatus, meaning "reborn".
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The French form of the Latin name Renatus. The linguistic root means "the reborn one".
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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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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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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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The Latin root of this name is clearly documented and means "king."
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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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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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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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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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