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Rhiannon

Girl · Welsh · Long name

Meaning
Great queen; divine queen

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ree-AN-un
Origin
Welsh

From Welsh, of debated meaning, associated with a figure in the Mabinogi.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Welsh

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • RheannonEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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