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Arabic
"spring"
Thought to be one of the ten angels who accompanies the sun on its daily course: a lovely image redolent of mythology. If you're looking for names that mean new beginnings , this makes an unusual and…
"righteous"
Rashida is an evocative and alluring name, currently represented by Rashida Jones, daughter of Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones, who has been featured in The Office, Parks & Recreation, and The Social…
Variation of Rouyaa and Ruya, Arabic
"vision, insights, dream"
Short and sweet Roaa is an Arabic name with a dreamy meaning and warm sound. A variant of Ruya, Roya, and Rouyaa, it comes from the ra'ā element, meaning "to see, perceive", but is interpreted more…
"springtime"
Not to be confused with Rabbi (a Jewish leader, scholar, and teacher), Rabi is an Arabic name meaning "springtime", that also appears as Rabih and Rabeeh. It can also be used as a variation of Ravi,…
Arabic and Sanskrit
"hope; ruler"
Raja is a widely-used Arabic or Sanskrit name that works for girls as well as boys. Five baby girls were named Raja and seven given the Rajah spelling in the US last year, where for boys the…
"leader"
Rhythmic choice sometimes heard in Muslim families.
"happiness, prosperity"
Sounds a bit like a shortening of Rafael or a condensation of Rafaela, but Rafa is a name in its own right. Whether you use it as a full name or a nickname, Rafa's casual coolness could allow it to…
"contented"
One of several similar names with a pleasant, intriguing sound.
"friend, companion, gentle, kind"
Confident Middle Eastern choice. Children will relate to the Rafiki form via the wise guru in Disney's "The Lion King."
Rhythmic name suitable for a girl born in a springtime month.
Astronomy, Arabic
"foot, leg"
The name of the seventh brightest star in the sky, Rigel was chosen by the Danish astronomer, Ejnar Hertzprung, and his wife Henrietta Kapteyn (the daughter of another astronomer) for their daughter…
Azerbaijani, Arabic
"sand; geomancy, magic"
A simple yet intriguing name of Arabic origin, Ramil likely derives from the word ramal , translating literally to "sands", however, indirectly, it's associated with the practise of geomancy or earth…