Female and male first names beginning with the letter “R”..

Persian name meaning 'graceful beginning'.

Sanskrit girl's name meaning "pure" or "clear," often associated with light and clarity, and traditionally used in ancient India.

Rare Hebrew name meaning "song" or "melody," traditionally given to daughters in musical families and now appreciated worldwide for its musical significance.

African origin name derived from Swahili language, meaning "happy love".

English name meaning "rosy hard", combining elements of flower/rose color and strength/firmness.

Rare but distinctive male name of French origin, meaning "of high fame" or "noble celebrity", and associated with the French nobility since the Middle Ages.

Unique African name from the Ashanti people of Ghana, combining Latin 'Rosa' (flower) and Japanese 'Shun' (happy), signifying 'happy flower'.

Uncommon yet significant name of African origin, derived from Yoruba culture and translating to 'The head will reign', suggesting leadership.

Unique, African-American originated girl's name created during the late 20th century, signifying originality and independent spirit despite lacking traditional meaning or history.

Janelis is a unisex name of Latin origin, derived from the male name Janel, a diminutive of Johannes meaning 'God is gracious'. It has gained popularity recently for its uniqueness and versatility.

Unique African American name created by combining Ross ("little red-haired one") and Shawn ("dark-haired one"), reflecting Scottish-Irish multicultural heritage.

Unique and beautiful name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word 'roshani' meaning 'light'.

Roshawanda is an uncommon yet beautiful African-American name created by combining 'Rose' and 'Shawanda', with possible interpretations including 'beauty' and 'elegance'.

Unique name with unknown origins, possibly derived from Hebrew ("head" or "beginning") or Irish ("little red-haired one"). It was popular among medieval nobility and remains rare yet captivating today.

Distinctive female name of African American origin, derived from the combination of Roselyn (meaning "little rose") and Shae ("God is gracious"), resulting in a blend that signifies elegance and divine favor without a specific meaning.

Hebrew female name meaning "firstborn" or "chief," derived from the word "rosh" meaning "head" or "beginning.

Uncommon yet captivating Irish name derived from "ros," meaning "dew" or "moisture.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Roshana', meaning 'radiant' or 'beautiful'.

Unique female name of African origin, derived from Yoruba culture and meaning "to bring forth," symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

Roshell, derived from Hebrew, means "rose" and reflects the Victorians' admiration for floral names.

Latin-derived unisex name meaning "little rose".

Beautiful, unique French name derived from 'rosée' (dew), combining elements of 'Rosé' (rose) and 'Elle' (she/her). It means 'little rose dew'.

Captivating female name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "rosh" meaning "head". It signifies "song of joy" or "song of gladness", reflecting its historical connection to musical celebrations in Hebrew culture.

Arabic-origin girls' name meaning "knowledge" or "wisdom," often chosen for its deep significance and unique sound.

Indian female name of Sanskrit origin, signifying "the beginning" as it is believed to be the first creation of Lord Brahma in Hindu mythology. It symbolizes intelligence, creativity, wisdom, and fresh starts.

Rare yet captivating Hebrew name meaning "song" or "melody," reflecting its musical sound and originating from ancient Middle Eastern Jewish communities.

Indian feminine name derived from "Roshana," meaning light or enlightenment, associated with Hindu goddess Saraswati and symbolizing wisdom and intelligence.

Attractive Hindi name meaning 'morning light', originating from ancient India and now popular worldwide as a unisex option despite lacking historical associations.

Unique feminine name of Indian origin that means 'ray of light'.

Captivating Hebrew name that signifies "sun" and symbolizes warmth, light, and radiance in Jewish culture and tradition.

Roshon is of Persian origin, meaning "morning star" or "shining light", symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.

Rare but compelling Persian given name derived from 'rosh', meaning 'head' or 'beginning'.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "gentle hearted one," composed of elements signifying heart ("Ro") and kindness/genteeness ("Shonda").

African (Igbo) name meaning "to give birth to power," symbolizing strength and impactful presence.

African name derived from Swahili "rosho", meaning "morning star". It signifies courage and hope, associated with Venus in many African cultures.

Captivating unisex name of Persian origin, meaning 'bringer of light' or 'one who comes at dawn'. Popularized by Persian poet Jami in his work 'Haft Awrang', Roshun symbolizes the arrival of spring over winter's darkness.

Unique and captivating name of unknown origin, with no known meaning or historical significance.

African origin given name derived from Swahili "roshani," meaning "morning star" or Venus. It signifies good fortune and prosperity in Swahili culture.

Uncommon, Scandinavian-inspired name of uncertain origin, often passed down through generations and interpreted personally.

Italian origin name meaning "rose," used since ancient Roman times to denote love, beauty, and affection.