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

Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "first or best among the brilliant ones," associated with Krishna's wife in Hindu mythology.

Unique Arabic name derived from "rûh," meaning "spirit" or "soul," and considered one of Allah's names in Islamic tradition. It signifies spiritual purity and inner strength, inspiring respect worldwide despite its global popularity.

Distinctive Scandinavian name derived from Hrölfr, meaning "famous wolf".

Rare yet compelling Persian name derived from the word 'rum', meaning 'thunder', conveying power and energy.

Rumaisa, of Arabic origin, means 'The Mercy' and reflects one of Allah's most important qualities.

Unique Spanish-origin female name derived from "rumbo," meaning "direction" or "course.

Unique Spanish name with Germanic origins, derived from Hrumbert, meaning 'famous' and 'bright'.

Rare Persian name meaning "Roman," derived from Old French "Romein" and referencing ancient Rome's people and empire.

Rumana, an Arabic name meaning "wind," signifies strength and power.

Intriguing name of African Yoruba descent, popularized globally despite lacking a specific meaning.

Arabic girl's name meaning 'thunder', associated with strength in Arabic culture, and historically held by a courageous female companion of Prophet Muhammad.

Arabic name meaning "the beloved has visited," symbolizing love and warmth.

African name derived from Portuguese Rumualdo, meaning 'prosperous storm' or 'abundant tumult', tracing back to medieval Portugal.

Distinctively African name, derived from the Igbo language of Nigeria, meaning "knows about peace.

Rare yet captivating American name derived from the Old English word 'Rum,' meaning 'famous' or 'celebrated.'

Unisex given name of Persian origin, meaning "pomegranate" and symbolizing abundance and prosperity. It gained popularity worldwide due to the renowned 13th-century Persian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, whose works inspire love for spirituality and humanity across cultures.

Rumi, of Japanese origin, means "beautiful," symbolizing elegance and grace. It has been used in Japan for centuries and remains popular worldwide as a unisex name.

Unique Latin-derived name meaning 'noise' or 'rumor'.

African name of Yoruba origin, signifying "seeking the path of the sun.

Rare Latin-derived name meaning "noise" or "gossip," historically associated with the mythological goddess Fama, symbolizing gossip and fame.

Rare English name derived from Old English "rum", meaning "strong" or "powerful". It was first used in the 12th century but remains uncommon, carrying historical significance through notable figures like Sir Richard Rumsey, Governor of Bermuda in the 17th century.

Unique feminine given name of Norse origin, derived from "rún" meaning 'secret' or 'whisper', associated with the Norse Goddess Runa, symbolizing wisdom, divination, and magic.

Hawaiian name meaning 'heavenly star', reflecting deep reverence for stars in Hawaiian culture.

Rare Japanese given name composed of "Runa" (moon) and "ko" (child), signifying purity and tranquility.

Old Norse name meaning 'secret' or 'whisper', associated with the god Odin and sometimes Loki's son Narvi.

Rare, Old Norse-derived given name meaning 'round', possibly given to chubby infants or evoking feelings of completeness.

Rare African name of Swahili origin, potentially meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect', though its exact origins and meanings are not clearly documented.

Uncommon English first name derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Hróðný', meaning 'powerful' or 'famous'. It is typically associated with girls due to its feminine 'y' ending, though it can be used as a unisex name. Common spellings include Rundy, Runny, and Rondi.

Old Norse given name meaning 'secret' or 'whisper', reflecting ancient Scandinavian beliefs in runes' magical properties and symbolism.

Unique, old Norse name meaning 'secret' or 'whisper', with mystical connotations from its association with magical runes.

Rare, unisex given name of unknown origin, potentially blending 'Rune' meaning 'secret' and 'Ell' from 'Eleanor', suggesting 'Secret Light' or 'Whispering Light'.

Rare French girls' name believed to mean 'secret', derived from the French word 'rune'.

Rare French name derived from 'runette', meaning small stream or brook, symbolizing fluidity and natural beauty.

Distinctive and uncommon name, likely derived from Ronnie or Ronni as a diminutive, or from the Old Norse name Rune meaning 'secret' or 'whisper', with no clear historical significance.

Rare Germanic name derived from 'Hruod', meaning 'fame' or 'renown'.

Distinctive Chinese given name originating from ancient times, meaning "like the west" and associated with a historic poem about sunset, making it a romantic choice with deep cultural significance.

Indian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "form" or "appearance," often associated with beauty and elegance. It's also the name of one of Durga's nine forms in Hindu mythology.

Indian female given name derived from Sanskrit 'rupala', meaning 'small ruby'.

Indian female given name derived from the Sanskrit word 'rupali', meaning 'like the moon' or 'beautiful like the moon', associated with the goddess of beauty in Hindu mythology.

Rare, Sanskrit-derived male name meaning "rich" or "prosperous," drawing inspiration from Hindu god Kubera, the lord of wealth and treasure.