Rhiannon
ree-AN-un
Girl · Welsh
Meaning: Great queen; divine queen
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Rhian
Girl · Welsh · Medium name
- Meaning
- Maiden, of the young woman, of the fair
- Pronunciation
- HREE-an
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Wales (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Welsh, a short form of names like Rhianwen; possibly 'rhiain' meaning maiden.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Welsh
Commonly used in: Wales, United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
RhianWelsh
Same spelling.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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