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

Rare Spanish name of Visigothic origin, derived from Ricinus, potentially meaning "powerful" or "strong".

Distinctive Basque male given name composed of "Rigo" meaning rigid and "berto" meaning bright, interpreted as 'rigid and bright'.

Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'Rigo', meaning power or wisdom, and 'berto', meaning bright or famous.

Uncommon Italian name derived from 'Rigo', meaning "rigid" or "firm", and 'Verto', meaning "turning" or "twisting". It has historical significance among Italian nobility and represents adaptability within firmness.

English given name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'famous spear' or 'renowned warrior'.

Indian name derived from the ancient Hindu text Rigveda, meaning 'praise of knowledge'.

Rihanna is a Hebrew-derived female name, signifying 'wide' or 'spacious,' popularized globally through the successful music career of Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "rain," signifying wealth and abundance.

Arabic name derived from "rihab", meaning "gardenia".

Rare yet captivating Arabic female name derived from 'rih', meaning 'wind'. It symbolizes grace and beauty, reminiscent of gentle breezes.

Arabic name meaning 'wind', associated with freedom and change, popular among diverse cultural backgrounds due to its unique sound and symbolic meaning.

Arabic origin, meaning "small garden," derived from the Arabic word "riha." It's a unisex name, easy to pronounce and spell, and symbolizes growth and nurturing.

Arabic female given name that means 'flower' or 'gardenia', symbolizing happiness and joy.

Captivating Hebrew name derived from 'Ribka', meaning 'Contented'. It gained popularity through Barbadian singer Rihanna Fenty.

Caribbean-origin female given name, meaning "sweet basil" or "jasmine flower" in Arabic, popularized by Barbadian singer Rihanna Fenty, signifying talent and empowerment.

Hebrew name meaning "song" or "hymn," derived from the Hebrew word "rahn.

Unique Indian name of Hindi origin, believed to derive from the Sanskrit word 'Rishabha', meaning 'bull', possibly signifying strength and power.

Richard is a Germanic given name derived from 'ric' meaning power and 'hard' meaning strong or brave, thus translating to powerful or brave in battle.

Japanese name derived from the kanji "理" (ri) meaning "logic," and "朋" (ho) meaning "friend," translating to "logical friend.

Arabic name derived from "rih", meaning wind, combined with the feminine suffix "-anna". It signifies grace, elegance, strength, freedom, and change.

Rare Scandinavian given name of Danish origin, derived from the surname "Riis" meaning 'near a ridge' or 'slope'.

Unique Arabic name originally meaning "men," now often interpreted as "leader" when used for females, popular among Muslims worldwide despite lacking specific feminine associations.

Arabic masculine given name meaning 'thunderbolt', associated with power and strength, and popular beyond Middle Eastern cultures.

Rare yet meaningful Dutch feminine name, translating to "strong" or "powerful".

Unique Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'moon', associated with beauty and tranquility, popularized in ancient India for good fortune, and known for notable figures like poet Rijul Kar.

Rik is of Norwegian origin meaning 'powerful ruler', a shortened form of Richard.

Female name of Japanese origin that combines the kanji characters 理 (reason) and 佳 (good), translating as "good reason" or "principled goodness".

Traditional Japanese female name meaning "beautiful child," often written as 美子.

Distinctive male name of Spanish origin meaning "powerful leader", derived from the Germanic Richarius, with notable historic figures like Ricardo III.

Attractive Arabic name composed of "Riki" (charming) and "ila" (to her), translating to "she is charming".

African-American composite name, formed from Richelle ('wealthy') and Keisha ('who is like God?'). It emerged in the U.S. during the 1970s and continues to be used.

Distinctive male given name of Basque origin, derived from "rikil", meaning "the summit" or "the peak". It gained popularity through Basque cyclist Miguel Indurain's five consecutive Tour de France victories.

Japanese name meaning 'wise', composed of the characters 'ri' (intelligent) and 'ken' (health). Historically used among Japanese samurai, today it's internationally recognized.

German name originally given to farmers or land clearers, meaning "to cultivate" or "clear land". It's associated with strength and leadership, and has gained popularity recently due to its distinctive sound and Commander Riker from Star Trek.

Indian unisex name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'Lord of the chariot'.

African-origin name from the Yoruba culture, meaning 'patience'.

Rare yet significant Japanese name composed of "Ri" (land/country) and "Keta" (floating/drifting), meaning 'the floating land' or 'the drifting country'. It was an imperial era name first used during Japan's Heian period (794-1185).

Indian name derived from Sanskrit "Riksha," meaning "chariot." In Hindu mythology, Rikhia is the celestial charioteer of the sun god Surya, symbolizing power, strength, wisdom, good fortune, and prosperity.

Indian origin name derived from Sanskrit 'riksha', meaning 'chariot' or 'wheel'.

Japanese name meaning "strong man," traditionally given to boys but also suitable for girls. It was popular among sumo wrestlers during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868).