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30,235Ruwan (Sinhala: රුවන්) is a masculine given name used predominantly in Sri Lanka, particularly among Sinhalese communities. It derives from the Sinhala word ruvana (රුවන), meaning "gem" or "jewel." This connection to pre...
Ruxandra is a Romanian feminine given name, derived from the Persian name Roxana. The name ultimately traces back to Old Iranian *rauxšnā, meaning “bright, shining.” This etymology aligns with its classical roots: Roxana...
Ruy is a medieval Portuguese and Spanish short form of Rodrigo, which itself derives from the Latinized Gothic name Rudericus. The root is the Old German name Roderick, composed of the elements hruod "fame" and rih "rule...
Ruya is a feminine name of Arabic origin, directly derived from the Arabic word رؤية (ru'ya), meaning "vision, sight". This word stems from the triliteral root raʾā (رأى), which means "to see, to perceive". The name carr...
Ruža is a feminine given name used in Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia, meaning "rose" in Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian. It is a cognate of Rosa 1, ultimately derived from Latin rosa meaning "rose. In Macedonian,...
Ruzan (also spelled Ruzanna) is a feminine given name of Armenian origin. Its exact meaning remains unknown, though it is famously associated with the 19th-century Armenian author Muratsan (the pen name of Grigor Ter-Hov...
Ruzanna is a feminine given name of Armenian origin, representing an elaboration of the name Ruzan. The name's formation appears to have been influenced by the Western name Rosanna, which shares a similar phonetic struct...
Růžena is a Czech feminine given name meaning "rose," derived directly from the Czech noun růže ("rose"). As a floral name, Růžena follows a pan-European tradition of naming girls after flowers, akin to Rosa in Romance a...
Ružena is a Slovak feminine given name meaning "rose", derived from Slovak ruže. The Czech variant Růžena shares the same meaning. The name is part of a broader Slavic tradition of floral names, with cognates in many nei...
Rüzgar is a Turkish given name and surname that directly translates to "wind" in Turkish. As a unisex name, it captures the elemental power and ever-moving nature of the wind, evoking ideas of freedom, movement, and chan...
Ruža is a name meaning 'rose' in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian. It is a cognate of the Latin name Rosa 1, which derives from the Latin word for 'rose'. In Macedonian, the nam...
Ružica is a feminine given name used in South Slavic languages, particularly Croatian and Serbian, functioning as a diminutive of Ruža. Both names ultimately spring from the Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian w...
Rəvan is a masculine Azerbaijani given name meaning "smooth, even, flowing." It is derived from the Persian word روان (ravān), which conveys the idea of something flowing or moving easily, like water. The name reflects a...
Ry is a short form of Ryan and other names beginning with Ry. As a standalone name, Ry emerged as a modern, concise variant of the popular Irish surname and given name Ryan. Its usage in English-speaking countries reflec...
Ryan is an English-language given name of Irish origin. Traditionally a male name, it has been used increasingly for both boys and girls since the 1970s. It derives from a common Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó R...
Ryana is a feminine given name in English, serving as the feminine form of Ryan. While Ryan has been a common Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Riain (meaning “descendant of Rian”), Ryana emerges as a direct femini...
Ryann is a feminine variant of Ryan. Like most forms of the name, it embodies the meaning associated with the masculine original: traditionally interpreted as "little king," from the Irish elements rí “king” and a diminu...
Ryanne is a feminine form of Ryan, originally an anglicized Irish surname derived from Ó Riain, meaning 'descendant of Rian'. The root name Rian is of uncertain etymology, but is traditionally said to mean 'little king',...
Ryden is a modern masculine given name in English usage. It is a variant of Ryder, created by using the popular den suffix sound found in such names as Braden, Hayden, and Aidan. While Ryden is also a surname, its use as...
Ryder is an English masculine given name, derived from an occupational surname of Old English origin. The surname referred to a ridere, meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger," someone who rode a horse for a purpose suc...
Ryhor is the Belarusian form of Gregory, a name derived from Latin Gregorius via Late Greek Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning "watchful" or "alert." The Grigor, Krikor, Grgur, and Řehoř variants are found in other Slavic an...
Ryker is a modern English given name that originated as a transferred use of the surname Ryker. The surname is American and likely a variant of the German surname Riker, which is derived from Low German rike meaning "ric...
Rylan is a modern English given name, used primarily for boys, whose origins lie in a rare Ryland tradition. While it likely derives from the Old English elements rye (the grain) and land, its current popularity may owe...
Ryland is a masculine given name derived from an English surname. The surname itself was originally a place name, composed of the Old English elements ryge meaning "rye" and land meaning "land" – hence, "rye land." This...
Rylee is a modern English given name transferred from the surname Riley. As a feminine variant of Riley, it emerged in the late 20th century alongside other respellings such as Ryleigh, Rylie, and Ryley. The name exempli...
Ryleigh is a feminine given name that emerged as a variant spelling of Riley. The name Riley itself derives from an English surname with multiple origins: as an Irish surname it is a variant of Reilly, while as an Englis...
Ryley is a variant of the unisex given name Riley, from which it diverges primarily in spelling. The root name Riley itself has two distinct origins. As an Irish surname, it is a variant of Reilly, derived from the Gaeli...
Rylie is a variant of the name Riley. While Riley itself has roots in both Irish and English origins, Rylie emerged as a modern spelling variation, particularly popular in English-speaking countries for girls.Etymology a...
Rym is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Rim (ريم), primarily used in North Africa. It directly derives from the Arabic word rīm, which means "white antelope." In Arabic culture, the w...
Rymma is a Ukrainian feminine given name, originally a variant of the name Rimma, which itself has a complex and largely uncertain etymology. The underlying name may derive from the Russian word Рим (Rim), meaning "Rome,...
Ryo is an alternate romanization of the Japanese given name Ryō. Its meanings stem from various kanji characters, each conveying different meanings. Common kanji include 亮 meaning "clear" or "light"; 涼 meaning "cool" o...
Ryō is a Japanese masculine given name known for its versatility with ryō as a common kanji element, often representing meanings such as "clear," "cool," "refreshing," "distant," or "reality," depending on the kanji used...
Etymology and MeaningRyōichi is a masculine Japanese given name formed by combining 良 (ryō) meaning "good, virtuous" or 亮 (ryō) meaning "clear" with 一 (ichi) meaning "one." This composition reflects positive qualities...
Ryoichi is a masculine Japanese given name, an alternate transcription of the name Ryōichi. It is typically written in kanji as 良一 or 亮一, though other kanji combinations are possible. Etymology The name Ryōichi is co...
Ryōko (also romanized Ryouko or Ryoko) is a Japanese female given name. Like many Japanese names, it can be expressed with various kanji (Chinese characters) whose combinations yield different nuances. Common writings in...
Ryōsuke (also romanized as Ryosuke, Ryousuke, or Ryohsuke) is a Japanese masculine given name. Typical kanji combinations used to write the name include 亮輔, 亮弼, 亮介, 涼介, 良介, or simply りょうすけ in hiragana. The...
Ryōta is a masculine Japanese given name that combines phonetic and logographic elements with etymological depth. It is written using kanji characters that can vary significantly in interpretation. Common constituent cha...
Ryota is a masculine Japanese given name, commonly used as an alternate transcription of kanji combinations such as 涼太, 亮太, or 良太. These are primarily seen as variants of the original reading Ryōta, from which many...
Ryou is a Japanese masculine given name that serves as an alternate transcription of the name Ryō. In Japanese, the name can be written with various kanji characters, the most common being 亮 (ryō) meaning "clear," 涼 (r...
Ryouichi is an alternate transcription of the Japanese masculine given name Ryōichi. The name is composed of kanji characters that can include 良 (ryō) meaning "good, virtuous" or 亮 (ryō) meaning "clear" combined with...
Ryouko is a Japanese female given name, an alternate transcription of the kanji 涼子 or 良子 (see Ryōko). The name is commonly written in several kanji forms, each carrying distinct meanings, such as 涼子 ("refreshing, c...
Ryousuke is a Japanese masculine given name, an alternate transcription of the name Ryōsuke. It is written using various kanji combinations, such as 亮介 (clear + help), 亮輔 (clear + assist), 涼介 (cool + help), or 良介...
EtymologyRyouta is an alternate transcription of the Japanese given name Ryōta. It is a masculine name typically composed of two kanji elements: the first element can be 涼 (ryō) meaning "cool, refreshing", 亮 (ryō) mean...
EtymologyRyszard is the Polish form of Richard, a name of Old German origin meaning "brave ruler," derived from the elements rih "ruler, king" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy." The name was brought to England by the N...
Rytis is a Lithuanian masculine given name. It is derived from the Lithuanian noun rytas, meaning "morning", symbolizing new beginnings, hope, and vitality. The name is part of a tradition of Lithuanian names inspired by...
Ryū is a Japanese masculine given name that primarily derives from the kanji 竜 or 龍 (ryū), meaning "dragon." The dragon is a powerful symbol in Japanese culture, often associated with strength, wisdom, and good fortune...
Ryūji is a common masculine Japanese given name, often written with kanji combinations reflecting meanings of “dragon” or “noble, prosperous” paired with elements meaning “two,” “next,” “rule,” “govern,” or “warrior.”Ety...
Ryūnosuke is a masculine Japanese given name that combines powerful and auspicious elements. It is typically written with kanji characters such as 龍之介 (dragon + possessive marker + help), though other combinations are...
Ryuu is a masculine Japanese given name, an alternate transcription of the kanji 竜 or 龍, meaning "dragon." This name is a variant of Ryū, which shares the same meaning. In Japanese culture, the dragon is a mythical cre...
Ryuuji is a common masculine Japanese given name, typically an alternate transcription of the name Ryūji. The name is written in kanji in numerous ways, each combination conveying different nuances. The most common root...
Ryuunosuke is an alternate transcription of the Japanese given name Ryūnosuke, a masculine name with several possible kanji combinations. The most common include 竜之介 (with ryu meaning "dragon"), 龍之介 (also "dragon",...
Rza is an Azerbaijani masculine given name, derived as a form of the Arabic name Rida (also spelled Reda or Ridha). The root name comes from Arabic riḍā (رضًا), meaning "satisfaction" or "contentment" (related to the Ara...
EtymologySaad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name سعد (see Sa'd), as well as the usual Malay form. The name is derived from the Arabic root saʿida, meaning "to be happy, to be lucky", and carries the meaning...
Sa'ad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Sa'd, which derives from the Arabic root saʿida meaning "to be happy, to be lucky." Consequently, the name carries the meaning of "fortune" or "good luck." It is a c...
Saada is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root saʿida, meaning "to be happy, to be lucky". The name directly translates to "happiness" or "luck" in Arabic, embodying a wish for joy and good fortun...
Saadia is an alternate transcription of the Arabic سعدية or Urdu سعدیہ, typically used as a feminine given name. It represents a variant spelling of Sadia, which itself is the feminine form of Sadi, a masculine name deri...
Saam is a Persian transliteration of Sām (سام), a name deeply rooted in Iranian mythology and literature. It is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Sam (see Sam 2), which means "fire" and derives from an earli...
Saana is a Finnish female given name derived from a mountain of the same name in northern Finland. The fell, known as Saana (Northern Sami: Sána), rises to 1,029 metres above sea level near the Kilpisjärvi lake in Enonte...
Saar is a Dutch short form of Sarah, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lady, princess, noblewoman". In the Old Testament, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and the matriarch of the Jewish people. Her name was originally Sarai...
Saar 2 is a Hebrew masculine name that directly means "storm" (סער). It is not a variant or diminutive of another name but a pure Hebrew vocabulary word adopted as a given name. In the Hebrew Bible, the word is used to d...