Female and male first names beginning with the letter “R”..
RENU
FemaleDistinctive Hungarian feminine name meaning 'reborn' or 'renewed', adding a powerful touch to its unique charm.
RENUKA
FemaleSanskrit feminine name meaning 'lotus', symbolizing beauty, purity, and grace. It honors Renuka, the devoted mother of Lord Parashuram in Hindu mythology, embodying divine feminine power.
RENWICK
MaleDistinctive Scottish surname of Norse origins, derived from Gaelic elements 'Rinn' (corner) and 'Ciugh' (wood), signifying "corner of the wood.
RENY
FemaleUnique female name of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word 'rey', meaning 'king'. It signifies royalty or kingship.
RENY
MaleRare Spanish given name derived from "rey," meaning "king," signifying royalty or majesty.
RENYA
FemaleCaptivating Japanese name meaning 'lotus', symbolizing purity and resilience.
RENYAH
FemaleCaptivating unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'vision,' signifying spiritual insight.
RENZ
MaleItalian given name with uncertain meaning, derived from the occupational surname Renzi. It has gained popularity in recent years despite its rarity.
RENZA
MaleDistinctive Italian unisex name derived from the Latin word 'renza', meaning 'hedge' or 'fence'.
RENZEL
MaleRare yet powerful German name derived from "Renz", meaning strong, popular in English-speaking countries despite its German origin.
RENZI
FemaleItalian name with royal roots, derived from the Latin word "rēgnum" meaning "kingdom".
RENZIE
MaleGerman origin boy's name meaning "powerful ruler" or "strong leader".
RENZIE
FemaleUncommon given name of unknown origin, with no recorded historical or cultural significance.
RENZO
MaleItalian male given name derived from Lorenzo, meaning 'laurel-crowned', symbolizing success and triumph.
REO
FemaleJapanese given name derived from "reoi," meaning "spiritual rope" or "sacred cord." It holds significant spiritual connotations in Shintoism, signifying protection and purity. Though uncommon, Reo is highly regarded and has gained global recognition due to Japan's cultural influence.
REO
MaleDistinctively Japanese unisex name, derived from the word for "dwarf," but without negative connotations.
REOLA
FemaleAfrican name of Yoruba origin meaning 'joy'.
REON
MaleReon: A Japanese name meaning 'the sound of nothingness,' reflecting Zen Buddhism's concept of emptiness.
REONA
FemaleJapanese name composed of "re", meaning lotus, and "o", meaning child, signifying "lotus child". It embodies purity, beauty, resilience, and inner strength.
REONNA
FemaleCaptivating Yoruba girl's name meaning "queen," reflecting African royalty and strength.
REPHAEL
MaleUnique Hebrew male given name that means "God heals.
REPPARD
MaleEnglish name derived from 'Ræp,' meaning 'roebuck' deer, with '-ard' suffix denoting association; historically linked to hunting or leatherwork.
REQUAN
MaleAfrican name of Malagasy origin that means "the arrival of time," symbolizing patience and perseverance through life's changes.
REQUEL
FemaleHebrew given name derived from "reqiyl," meaning "hoof," suggesting strength and stability.
REQUITA
FemaleRare, Latin-derived given name that signifies peace and tranquility.
RESA
FemaleResa is of Hebrew origin, derived from "resha," meaning "poisonous serpent." It symbolizes strength, wisdom, and temptation, as seen in biblical stories like that of the bronze serpent on the pole. Throughout history, it has been associated with figures of Jewish culture and literature.
RESEAN
MaleAfrican name, specifically Yoruba in origin, meaning "God increases me" or "God multiplies me".
RESHA
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'first-born' or 'beginning', drawing from the biblical story of Reuben.
RESHAD
MalePersian name meaning 'properly guided', reflecting its significance in Islamic culture.
RESHAE
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning "firstborn" or "princess," with biblical roots and a historical significance spanning centuries.
RESHAM
FemaleBeautiful Indian girl's name derived from 'resham', meaning 'silk'. It symbolizes elegance and grace.
RESHANA
FemaleDistinctively beautiful name of Persian origin, meaning 'sour' yet conveying no specific personality traits. Historically popular among Persian nobility, this rare gem has spread globally.
RESHANDA
FemaleUnique African American given name created in the 1970s by combining elements from names like Reshma ("grace" in Sanskrit) and Andrea/Sandra. Its exact meaning and origin are unclear but it may convey elegance or honor multiple influences.
RESHARD
MaleArabic name derived from Rashid, meaning "rightly guided" or "wise". Popularized by Muslim communities, it has historical significance and was notably used by Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid Caliph known for his wisdom.
RESHAUD
MaleArabic given name meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable," associated with leadership and intelligence. It originates from Islamic tradition, with historical ties to the Rashidun caliphs, and is popular among Muslim communities worldwide.
RESHAUN
MaleModern African American unisex name blending Rashad ('rightly guided') and Shawn ('god is gracious'), creating a unique meaning: 'rightly guided by God's grace'.
RESHAUNDA
FemaleUncommon African Igbo name meaning 'arrival at home', symbolizing a peaceful return to community.
RESHAWN
FemaleUnique male name of African-American origin, coined in mid-20th century US, with no widely accepted meaning but possible interpretations like 'God's grace again'.
RESHAWN
MaleDistinctive boys' name of African origin, derived from Swahili culture. Its meaning, "kind little one" or "compassionate youth", reflects the values of compassion and community central to East African traditions.
RESHAWNA
FemaleCaptivating African feminine name derived from the Yoruba word 'Oṣhawó', meaning 'knowledgeable'.