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

Distinctive Hebrew male name meaning "thunder," derived from the Semitic god Ramman and having biblical roots tracing back to the son of Hezron in the Old Testament.

Ramika, of Sanskrit origin, means 'pleasing' or 'attractive', popularized by the epic Ramayana.

Slavic name meaning 'peace', popularized by an 8th-century Arab warrior, but also used by notable figures like Russian monk Ramil and chess player Ramil Safiullin.

Persian name derived from "ramana," meaning peaceful, with historical ties to the epic hero Ramin and notable figures like film director Ramin Farahani.

Persian name meaning "compassionate," with roots in classic Persian literature like Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, where Ramina appears as a wise queen known for her kindness.

Rare yet noble Spanish male name meaning 'son of Ramiro' or 'branching out like Ramiro', derived from the Spanish word 'ramo'. It has historical associations with Spanish royalty, including King Ramiro I and his son Ramiro II.

Rare but captivating Spanish girl's name, potentially meaning "branch" or "growth," with uncertain origins but notable historical associations like Ramira de Lara, a medieval Spanish noblewoman.

Arabic name meaning 'thunder', signifying strength and courage.

Rare and distinctive Spanish given name derived from 'Ramiro', meaning 'wild rose' or 'protection'. It was borne by several historical figures, including King Ramiro I of León, and is associated with Saint Ramiro, a 12th-century Spanish monk known for his charity.

Spanish surname turned given name meaning "powerful in war," originating from Basque settlers in medieval Spain.

Uncommon yet notable African given name of Yoruba origin meaning "powerful king".

Distinct male name of Spanish origin derived from the Basque word "rami," meaning "oar" or "paddle." It is associated with King Ramiro I of Asturias and reflects courage and strength.

Spanish name derived from Basque "rami", meaning "powerful".

Arabic name meaning "elevated" or "high," associated with nobility and grandeur, and brings good fortune to its bearers.

Arabic female name, originally derived from 'Rahmatullahi alayha', meaning 'May the mercy of Allah be upon her'. It signifies divine grace and compassion.

Persian unisex name composed of "Rami" meaning garden or paradise and "sha" signifying king, translating to garden king.

Rare yet captivating Indian female name derived from Sanskrit 'Ram', meaning 'pleasing', with the suffix 'iya' signifying femininity.

Unique Arabic girls' name derived from 'Ramy', meaning 'elevated'. It's associated with dignity and majesty, inspired by legendary Queen Ramiyah of Islamic culture.

Turkish name derived from "ram," meaning "pomegranate," and associated with the Islamic month of Ramadan.

Arabic origin name, meaning 'sand,' derived from ancient Palestinian city and associated with strength.

Arabic name of ancient origin, meaning "high" or "elevated", traditionally given to girls born into prominent families or those destined for greatness.

Hebrew given name derived from "ram," meaning "height" or "exaltation.

Strong and resilient name of Basque origin, meaning 'branch' or 'bough', signifying robustness like tree branches.

Distinctive African name from Madagascar's Malagasy culture, meaning 'rainbow', symbolizing vibrancy and resilience, and gained international recognition despite its slave trade origins.

Captivating Indian name from Bengal, derived from Sanskrit words 'Rama' (beautiful) and 'la' (play), signifying 'beautiful play'.

Spanish origin that means "protection" or "advisor," derived from the Old Catalan name Raimon. It signifies wisdom and protection, and has been borne by notable figures such as Ramon Llull and Ramon y Cajal throughout history.

Timeless name of Spanish origin, derived from "Raginmund," meaning "wise protection." It is associated with strength, courage, and leadership, and continues to be popular globally.

Distinctive female name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "ramus" meaning "branch". Popularized through Helen Hunt Jackson's novel "Ramona", it signifies strength and resilience in Spanish-speaking cultures, though it does not have an inherent meaning beyond its etymological roots.

Spanish origin meaning "protector," derived from the word "ramón.

Unique Spanish female name derived from Ramón ('wise protector'), with '-cita' meaning 'little', making Ramoncita roughly translate as 'little wise protector'.

Rare French given name with German origins, derived from Randolph which means 'famous bear'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages in France by the Normans and has been borne by notable figures such as Ramond de Lascabanes, a 13th-century French troubadour.

Rare Hungarian given name meaning "peaceful," derived from the Hungarian word "ramon" and often associated with the Virgin Mary in Hungarian culture.

Italian origin given name derived from the Latin word "Ramina," meaning "bough" or "branch." It signifies growth, resilience, and adaptability.

Distinctive Spanish origin name meaning "protecting hands", conveying strength and protection. It originated in medieval Spain as a personal name before evolving into a surname, now popular worldwide. Notably, Joey Ramone of The Ramones bore this distinctive surname, although its meaning did not influence his parents' naming choice.

Distinctive male given name with Spanish and Italian origins, meaning "protector" or "of Roman origin," respectively. It gained popularity in recent years thanks to the influential punk rock band The Ramones, despite its earliest known use as a given name dating back to the late 19th century among Hispanic communities in the United States.

Italian name of ancient Roman origin, derived from "Romanus" meaning "of Rome," signifying strength, courage, and wisdom.

Rare Latin-origin female name, first used in ancient Rome, possibly inspired by the Latin word 'ramus' meaning branch. It's often interpreted as "wise" or "wisdom".

Distinctive Spanish female name derived from Ramiro, meaning "wise ruler".

Spanish female name derived from Ramón, which means "little protected one.

Unique French given name derived from the Old French word 'ramon', meaning 'protection' or 'shield'.