Female and male names starting with the letter "R" .
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ROSSANA
FeminineItalian feminine given name meaning 'little rose' or 'like a rose'.
ROSSANNA
FeminineItalian feminine given name derived from 'rossa', meaning 'red'.
ROSSANO
MasculineItalian masculine given name originating from the Middle Ages, meaning "little rose" or "rose bush," derived from its place of origin, Rossano in southern Italy.
ROSSE
FeminineUncommon Italian given name, derived from 'rosseo' meaning 'red-haired', originally used as a nickname for individuals with striking red hair.
ROSSELIN
FeminineRare French given name whose precise origin and meaning are unclear but believed to derive from the old Germanic element "hros," meaning "horse," combined with "-lin," signifying a dweller or servant, possibly translating to "servant of the horse.
ROSSELLA
FeminineUncommon yet elegant Italian female name derived from "rossello," meaning "little red.
ROSSELYN
FeminineDistinctive Scottish female name derived from Rothesay, meaning "from the red place".
ROSSER
MasculineRare but significant Welsh given name derived from the Old Welsh word "rhos," meaning "moor" or "heath.
ROSSETTA
FeminineRosetta is an Italian-origin female given name derived from the Latin word 'ros', meaning 'rose'.
ROSSI
MasculineItalian origin name meaning 'red', popular worldwide.
ROSSI
FeminineItalian surname derived from 'Rosi', meaning 'little rose'.
ROSSIBELL
FeminineFrench name derived from "rossignol," meaning nightingale, symbolizing beauty and love in medieval French literature.
ROSSIE
MasculineRare Scottish feminine name derived from the flower rose, symbolizing beauty and elegance.
ROSSIE
FeminineRare Scottish given name derived from the surname Ross, which means "headland" or "promontory".
ROSSLYN
FeminineDistinctive Scottish name derived from the village Roslin, home to the legendary Rosslyn Chapel, with meanings ranging from 'horse clearing' to 'promontory headland'.
ROSSLYNN
FeminineUnique female given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Ross meaning "promontory" or "headland," combined with the suffix -lynn.
ROSSMARY
FeminineRare yet meaningful Spanish female given name derived from "rosas," meaning roses, and associated with the Virgin Mary. It signifies purity and holiness, like both roses and Mary.
ROSSTON
MasculineAmerican name believed to be created by combining the names of two prominent rivers: Missouri and Ohio, symbolizing strength, resilience, unity, and harmony.
ROSSWELL
MasculineRare English name with Old English origins meaning 'horse spring'.
ROSSY
FeminineSpanish female given name derived from 'rosa,' meaning 'rose.' It signifies elegance and beauty, like the rose flower.
ROSTAM
MasculineHistoric Persian male name, derived from the Old Iranian *Rauθamahya*, signifying 'strong/victorious in battle', and famed through Ferdowsi's Shahnameh epic.
ROSTIN
MasculineSlavic male given name derived from the element 'rost', meaning 'growth' or 'prosperity'.
ROSTISLAV
MasculineCzech origin name composed of "rost" meaning 'glory' or 'fame', and "slav" meaning 'glory' or 'praise'. It translates to 'famous in glory' or 'glorious fame'.
ROSTON
MasculineSlavic origin given name derived from "rost" meaning growth/prosperity and "slav" meaning glory/fame, interpreted as prosperous glory or growing fame.
ROSVELT
MasculineAfrican-origin given name derived from Roosevelt, meaning "strong in the rose field." It signifies strength, resilience, and success and is often chosen by parents valuing tradition while embracing modernity.
ROSWELL
MasculineRare male name of English origin, deeply rooted in American military history and named after Major Jonathan R. Roswell who died at the Battle of Valverde during the Civil War.
ROSY
FeminineSpanish origin feminine given name, derived from 'rosa' meaning rose, popularized during the 19th century alongside other floral-inspired names like Rose and Daisy.
ROSYLIN
FeminineLatin-origin name meaning "little rose," inspired by Roman flower symbolism.
ROSYLN
FeminineScottish name derived from "ros", meaning "promise". It's connected to historic Roslin Castle and the influential Sinclair family.
ROSZELLA
FeminineUnique Italian name meaning "little rose," inspired by the delicate beauty of the flower.
ROSZETTA
FeminineRosetta is an Italian girl's name derived from the city of Roseto degli Abruzzi, meaning "rose garden" or "place where roses grow," symbolizing beauty and elegance.
ROTASHA
FeminineUnique African Swahili name meaning 'to bloom like a flower', symbolizing beauty and resilience.
ROTEM
MasculineHebrew unisex name derived from "rotem," meaning "mountain" or "highland," signifying strength and resilience as mountains endure harsh conditions. It first appeared in the Book of Isaiah, where it represents steadfastness in faith, symbolizing a tree that thrives despite heat, cold, drought, or rain. Popular among Jewish communities worldwide, Rotem is often chosen to represent endurance and power.
ROTEM
FeminineHebrew girl's name meaning 'branch' or 'limb', signifying growth and expansion.
ROTH
MasculineGerman-origin name derived from "Hrodh", meaning "famous", and also associated with red hair or complexion due to the Middle German word "rot". It has been popular among notable figures throughout history and is used worldwide.
ROTHA
FeminineRare German female given name meaning 'fame' or 'renown', popular during the Middle Ages.
ROTHA
MasculineRare Germanic female given name derived from Old High German elements "hrod" meaning fame or glory, and "balda" meaning bold or brave, interpreted as "famous and bold" or "glorious and courageous".
ROTHANA
FeminineHebrew name meaning "song" or "chorus," inspired by biblical musicians like Ethan the Ezrahite. It has been passed down through generations, associated with strong women and artistic talents in music.
ROTHANA
MasculineUnique Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'melody', suggesting harmony and creativity.
ROTHWELL
MasculineEnglish surname derived from Old English elements, possibly meaning "red well" or associating with the Yorkshire town of Rothwell.