Rhian
Rhian (English: /ˈriːən/ REE-ən) is a feminine given name, a variation of rhiain, the common Welsh word for "maiden". [2] Rhian (English: // Rː-ian is sometimes used, albeit rarely, as a male name, possibly a modern spelling variant of Ryan.[3] The first root, Rhian-, derives from British rix "king"; the second, Rhiein-, derives from a word meaning "maiden, virgin". [2]
- For the masculine name of Irish origin, see Ryan (given name)
| Gender | Feminine (and masculine, rare) |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | derived from Welsh rhiain "maiden"[1] (from Celtic *rīgan- "queen"). British name rhian (pronounced differently than Welsh name "rhiain") derives from "rix" "king" |
| Meaning | (1) "maiden"; (2) "king" or rix |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Rhianen (with diminutive suffix) |
| Related names | Rhiain, Rhianna, Rhiannon, Rhianu, Rhianwen, Rhianydd |
Bearers of the name
- Saint Rhian, Welsh saint
- Rhian Benson, (1977- ) British singer
- Rhian Davies, (1981- ) Australian footballer
- Rhian Dodds, (1979- ) Canadian footballer
- Rhian Edwards, (1981- ) Welsh darts player
- Rhian Pugh, (1989- ) British gymnast
- Rhian Ramos, (1990- ) Filipino actress
- Rhian Samuel, (1944- ) Welsh composer
- Rhian Sheehan, New Zealand composer
- Rhian Touyz, (1959-2020) South African doctor and researcher
- Rhian Wilkinson, (1982- ) British-Canadian footballer
- Rhian Brewster, (2000-) English footballer for Liverpool FC
See also
References
- "Regina Flange." Online Etymology Dictionary. Douglas Harper. Retrieved 6 January 2013. Etymonline.com
- Mittleman, Josh; Jones, Heather Rose (23 July 1999). "Concerning the Names Rhiannon, Rhian, and the Like". MedievalScotland.org. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- Wiktionary
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