Baby names starting with R

71 baby names that start with R, with their meanings.

71 names

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

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  • Rabail – Veil of silk, soft summer rain, sweet breeze
  • Rabee – Springtime, spring rain, green season
  • Rabiqa – Bound in unity, harmony, close friendship
  • Raeena – Queen, royal lady, leader
  • Rafael – God has healed
  • Rafferty – Floodtide, abundance, prosperity
  • Rahul – Capable, efficient
  • Raim – Loving, affectionate, tender-hearted
  • Raiqa – Clear, pure, serene, transparent water
  • Raj – King, ruler
  • Rajesh – Lord of kings
  • Raju – Prince, king
  • Ralph – Wolf counsel
  • Ramon – Wise protector; counsel and protection
  • Raphaël – God has healed
  • Raqeebah – Watcher, guardian, vigilant protector
  • Raqiba – Guardian, watcher, observant protector
  • Rashiq – Graceful, elegant, slender build
  • Rasmus – Beloved
  • Ravi – The sun
  • Rayan – Gates of heaven
  • Rayansh – Ray of light, part of the sun
  • Rayhan – Basil plant, fragrant herb, sweet fragrance
  • Reagan – Little king
  • Reem – White antelope
  • Rehan – Sweet basil
  • Rehma – Mercy, Compassion
  • Remy – Oarsman; from Rheims
  • Ren – Lotus
  • Renata – Reborn; born anew
  • Reuben – Behold, a son
  • Rex – King
  • Rey – King
  • Reyansh – Ray of Light
  • Rhett – Advice, counsel
  • Rhydian – Red, cross the ford
  • Ricardo – Brave ruler; powerful and brave leader
  • Riccardo – Brave ruler
  • Riddhima – Full of prosperity, fortunate, Goddess Lakshmi
  • Riku – Land
  • Riley – Courageous
  • Rimsha – Bouquet of Flowers
  • Rishabh – First Tirthankar
  • Rituparna – Leaf of the season
  • Riya – Singer
  • Riyaa – Singer, graceful lady, flower
  • Rizq – Sustenance, provision, livelihood, daily bread
  • Rizwana – Satisfaction, Contentment
  • Rocco – Rest; repose (Italian, via Saint Roch)
  • Rocío – Dew
  • Rodrigo – Famous ruler
  • Rohan – Ascending
  • Romilly – From romilly
  • Rory – Red king
  • Rosa – Rose
  • Rosalind – Gentle horse or beautiful rose
  • Rosamund – Horse protector or pure rose
  • Rosanna – Gracious rose
  • Rosie – Rose
  • Ross – Headland, promontory
  • Rowena – Fame and joy
  • Royce – Son of Royse; famous, kind
  • Ruairi – Red king
  • Ruaridh – Red king
  • Ruby – Red gemstone
  • Rufus – Red-haired
  • Rupert – Bright fame (Germanic form of Robert)
  • Ruslan – Lion
  • Ryker – Rich; powerful ruler
  • Rylan – Land where rye is grown
  • Ryland – Land where rye is grown

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