Fantasy Girl Names-R,S

Raphia is a feminine name with botanical origins, referring to a genus of palm trees native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing sounds. While uncommon as a given name, Raphia carries natural associations with strength and resilience, as raphia palms are known for their sturdy fibers used in traditional crafts and construction. The name may also relate to 'Rapha,' a Hebrew word meaning 'healing,' giving it potential spiritual significance. Raphia has cross-cultural appeal with its natural imagery and pleasant phonetics. The name remains rare, making it an distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique botanical name with an exotic feel and natural symbolism.

Rhea is an old-style creative name of the Greek mythological earth mother of all the gods. A lot better than the Roman equivalent: Ops.

A very popular girls' name in Japan whose sound is consistent with its meaning. Another possibility is Ren.

Sadya is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Arabic, it can mean 'fortunate' or 'lucky,' suggesting someone blessed with good fortune. In Indian contexts, particularly in Kerala, Sadya refers to a traditional feast, connecting the name to abundance and celebration. The name has a melodic quality with its two syllables and soft consonants. While not widely used globally, Sadya has maintained a presence in Muslim communities and parts of India. Its relative rarity makes it distinctive while remaining straightforward to pronounce in many languages. The name carries positive associations of happiness, prosperity, and cultural richness, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with meaningful cultural connections.

Seren, meaning "star", is one of the top girls' names in Wales, but as a boys' name it has a different derivation. It's a rare Polish form of the Latin Serenus, mostly used to refer to the Saint and meaning "serene". It could make for a handsome and almost unknown alternative to rising star Soren.

The original but less common spelling of the ancient mythological name, now used mostly for fictional witches. But the rise of the lovely Lady Sybil Crawley on television's Downton Abbey and the fall of the multiple personality Sybil, a self-confessed fake, may give Sibyl and Sybil more credibility as a name.

Sigrid is a distinctly Scandinavian name that is starting to edge out into the wider world, a la cousin Ingrid. Unfortunately, short form Siri is now off the table, but Sigrid is still a possibility.