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

Rakeb, of Ethiopian origin, means 'happiness' in Amharic.

African-Yoruba name meaning "God will make me wealthy," symbolizing hope for prosperity and widely appreciated worldwide for its unique sound and inspiring message.

African-origin name derived from Arabic Raqeem, meaning 'wise' or 'knowledgeable', popular among parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name.

Arabic-origin name meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise'.

African origin name derived from the Swahili word 'rakai', meaning intelligent or wise.

Distinctive male name of Hausa origin, meaning "beauty" and signifying physical attractiveness that extends to inner beauty. Popular among West Africans, Rakeim gained global recognition through NBA player Rakeim Robinson.

African American name composed of "Rake" meaning "to gather or collect," and "isha" meaning "God is my oath.

Captivating female name of Norwegian origin, derived from the Old Norse word "Hrökk" meaning "to rock" or "to shake".

Rare Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse Ragnarök, signifying "the twilight of the gods".

Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning "To bring forth wealth" or "Riches are coming," symbolizing prosperity and abundance.

Arabic name meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent,' derived from the Arabic word 'raqiym.'

Rare yet meaningful African name of Ewe origin from Ghana, associated with beauty and grace despite having no literal translation.

Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "Rakshak," meaning "protector." It signifies strength and courage, reflecting its use as an epithet for Lord Vishnu in ancient India.

African-origin name of Nigerian descent, derived from Yoruba language, signifying 'one who brings joy'.

Unisex name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word "rakisha," meaning "to be happy" or "happy state.

Arabic name derived from "Raqi," meaning "companion" or "friend," and is also connected to Islamic tradition through the Quran.

Indian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'protector', popular among Rajputs and signifying bravery and protection.

Unique feminine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word "Rakhi," meaning sister or tie. It signifies love and bond between siblings and is associated with divine feminine energy in Hindu mythology.

The name Rakhi originates from Sanskrit 'raksha', meaning protection.

Sanskrit-origin feminine name derived from 'raksha', meaning 'protection'. It signifies the strong bond between siblings, particularly sisters protecting their brothers, as celebrated in the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan.

Arabic-origin female name derived from 'raki'a', meaning 'elevation'. It signifies height, grandeur, and excellence, and was one of Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima's names, contributing to its global popularity among Muslim communities.

Beautiful African name meaning 'wisdom' or 'intelligence'.

Captivating Arabic-origin name meaning 'joyful gaze', popularized by its association with Mary in Islamic tradition.

Arabic name meaning "leader" or "commander", originating from the root word 'raki' signifying "to lead" or "to guide".

Male given name of Arabic origin meaning "to write" or "scribe," associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad's trustworthiness in record-keeping.

African American name derived from Arabic "Rakia", meaning "small cup" or "wine". It signifies strength, elegance, and grace.

Arabic name meaning "wise" or "learned," derived from the word "raki" signifying intelligence or wisdom.

Arabic name meaning "elevated" or "exalted," derived from "raki'a" which signifies "to look up." It's often used in Muslim communities, carrying spiritual connotations of elevation and enlightenment, and has been popularized globally through migration.

Rare, unique Scandinavian given name derived from 'rak', meaning 'rack' or 'shelf', with no specific historical figure associated but carrying a distinct Scandinavian cultural legacy.

African-origin name derived from Swahili, meaning "born during rain", symbolizing prosperity in many African cultures.

Unique African name from Ghana meaning "she breaks" or "she has broken".

African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "calm or tranquil.

Arabic female name meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise', often associated with Allah's attribute of wisdom in Islamic tradition.

Rakiyah, of Arabic origin, means 'rich' or 'affluent,' and is revered in Islamic tradition as one of the names used by angels to praise Allah during Laylat al-Qadr.

Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'to protect' or 'guard', often associated with the Hindu goddess Raksha, who provides protection during difficult times.

Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the one who protects or guards", invoking the divine protector associated with the god Indra in Hindu tradition.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'raksha', meaning 'to protect'.

Rare yet powerful Indian female name, derived from Sanskrit 'raksha' meaning 'protection', inspired by Hindu mythology's strength hero Bhima, and associated with Goddess Durga.

Unique Cambodian given name meaning "glory" or "splendor", derived from the ancient Khmer language and associated with celestial beings in Cambodian folklore.

Uncommon African name of Fulani origin, signifying 'strong' or 'powerful', reflecting resilience and courage.