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

Rare Spanish given name, possibly derived from the Basque surname Ráquez or variant of Raúl (meaning 'wolf'), with unknown precise origin and meaning.

Arabic name derived from 'raqi'a', meaning 'elevated' or 'high'. It signifies nobility and has been popular throughout history, including among notable figures like the 9th-century poet Raquia al-Omariya.

Unique female name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'rakiisha', meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console'.

Rare Spanish name derived from "raqueta," meaning "racket" or "racquet." Despite its unconventional origin, Raquita has no established meaning or history as a personal name.

Distinct name of African American origin, blending Raheem ("merciful") and Quran (holy book of Islam), signifying mercy, wisdom, and divine guidance.

Rare African name of Hausa origin, meaning 'success' or 'prosperity'.

Uncommon African-origin name of Arabic roots meaning "satisfying appearance" or "fulfilling one's potential".

The name Rari originates from Latin and typically means "rare" or "uncommon," often signifying something precious or valuable due to scarcity.

Rare Latin-derived name originating from the Latin word "rarus," meaning "rare.

Rare and distinctive Latin-derived given name meaning 'rare' or 'seldom', historically used sparingly due to its scarcity and uniqueness.

Uncommon name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture. It derives from the Yoruba word 'Olorun', meaning 'Owner of the Heavens'.

African name of Ethiopian origin meaning 'head' or 'chief', historically used by princes and chiefs, famously worn by Emperor Haile Selassie, and popularized globally via the Rastafari movement.

Lithuanian girl's name derived from "rasa," meaning "flavor" or "taste." It evokes creativity and aesthetic pleasure, and holds historical importance in Lithuania, associated with renowned poet Rasa Žukauskaitė.

Lithuanian origin, meaning 'morning dew', symbolizing freshness and renewal.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, translating to "Riches or Wealth," symbolizing prosperity and success, while also honoring ancestors and marking important events.

Persian name meaning "experience" or "feeling," historically used in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions to encourage embracing life and emotions.

Unique male given name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and meaning "firstborn son". It is associated with Shango, the Yoruba god of thunder and firstborn son. Today, Rasaun is still popular among the Yoruba people and in African diaspora communities worldwide.

Arabic male given name meaning "wise leader," originating from ancient Arabian culture and historically associated with notable scholars like Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Rustam al-Rashi.

Variant spelling of Rachel, a Hebrew name meaning "ewe" or "lamb," popularized by biblical figures and literary works like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "head", historically associated with intelligence and leadership, first used by Jewish families during the Middle Ages.

Distinctive French-origin given name derived from 'rasche', meaning 'to scratch' or 'to scrape'. It's uncommon but notable, associated with strong personalities like Olympic heptathlete Raschelle Brown.

Uncommon American given name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the Scottish surname Rasco or Rosco, which may mean 'red-haired' in Gaelic. Despite its scarcity, it offers uniqueness for those who choose it.

African American name derived from Arabic Rasheed, meaning 'guide' or 'leader', combined with the suffix '-an'. It symbolizes intelligence, wisdom, strength, and has historical significance in African American culture.

Rare, Middle Eastern name of Arabic origin, often associated with religious significance as 'messenger' or elegance, found among Islamic communities.

Arabic female name derived from 'rasheed', meaning 'wise' or 'knowledgeable', signifying intelligence and wisdom.

Arabic given name derived from the Semitic root 'r-sh-', meaning 'to see' or 'to perceive'. It signifies 'visionary' and is often associated with wisdom, understanding, and foresight.

Arabic-origin boy's name, meaning 'wise' or 'experienced', derived from the word 'rasheed', meaning 'guide' or 'leader'. It has been used for centuries in the Middle East and North Africa, and its popularity can be traced back to medieval Islamic history through the Prophet Muhammad's wise companion, Abdur-Rasheed. Today, people of various religious backgrounds choose this name due to its meaningful sound and universal appeal.

African origin name from Swahili meaning "wise" or "intelligent".

African-origin name derived from Swahili's "rashidi," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." It symbolizes intelligence and understanding.

Arabic origin name meaning "rightly guided," popular among Muslims historically and today.

Arabic name meaning 'rightly guided', originally used as one of Prophet Muhammad's titles, and now popular worldwide despite its rarity.

Unique African-origin name, derived from Swahili 'rasidi,' meaning 'to succeed' or 'to prosper.'

Arabic male name meaning 'eloquent speaker'.

Unique Middle Eastern name, possibly derived from the Arabic word 'rashad' meaning 'wise'. It holds significant cultural importance in Islamic tradition, being one of the names of Allah in the Quran. Throughout history, Rashade has been carried by notable figures like historian Rashadeh al-Hamzah.

Captivating African American girl's name, created by adding an 'a' to Rashad, meaning 'proper' or 'comely' in Arabic.

Hebrew name derived from "rash", meaning "to hurry or run swiftly". It's often interpreted as "the swift runner".

Rare Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'melody', evoking harmony and beauty.

African-derived name from the Ashanti people of Ghana, translating to "born on a Saturday," and symbolizing strength and resilience.

Distinctive male given name of African origin, derived from the Swahili language, meaning "wise".

Rare yet captivating Persian name meaning 'small wave' or 'little ripple', symbolizing tranquility and grace.