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From the ravishing Raaina to the reliable Ruthe, there is an abundance of delightful choices.
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A name has a great deal of importance. It will stick with a child for the rest of her life and may even decide what personality traits she may possess. The latter depends on the initial you choose for her. It’s a common belief that the initial of a name defines the future of the bearer. It gives an insight to how efficient she may turn out be and what profession will suit her best. Below we’ll discuss the hidden meanings behind the letter R.
The letter R embodies a gentle, soft, and kind hearted woman. These girls have immense love and fondness in their hearts, not just for their family and friends, but also for the downtrodden and underprivileged. And it’s this trusting and giving nature, which gets them respect from everyone around them. So if you give this initial to your daughter, she’ll always have a positive outlook towards life and will love helping people.
From classics such as Ruth and Rachel to modern names such as Roxy and Rose, below is MomJunction's list of unique baby girl names starting with R that you ought to consider for your little princess. Just pick the one which you feel is right for your daughter.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| |  Girl | The fourth one | |
| | Girl | Achievement or success | |
| | Girl | She who is musical | |
| | Girl | One that sings with Raaga | |
| | Girl | A music or a melody | |
| |  Unisex | To go on a journey | |
| | Girl | Traveler; Good companion; Spring | |
| | Girl | A woman leader | |
| | Girl | A beautiful princess of the night | |
| | Girl | The shining one | |
| | Girl | Full moon; Bright; Brilliant; Radiant; Luminant moon | |
| | Girl | Ewe | |
| | Girl | Symbol Of Protection; Destroyer of Evil; Protector; Destroyer of Demons | |
| | Girl | She who is obedient | |
| | Girl | One to look or gaze at; An elegant person | |
| | Girl | A queen | |
| | Girl | Collection; Cluster of celestial star positions; Good luck and fortune | |
| | Girl | She who is wise and mature | |
| | Girl | Transmitter of ancient Arabic poetry | |
| | Girl | A tought | |
| | Unisex | Abundance or garden | |
| | Girl | A white cloud | |
| | Girl | A veil of flowers | |
| | Girl | Divine | |
| | Girl | A white cloud | |
| | Girl | One who is like a spring | |
| | Girl | Garden | |
| | Girl | Worshipped; Celebrated; A variant of Rabiya; Spring, Princess; Queen | |
| | Girl | She who comes fourth | |
| | Girl | The fourth one | |
| | Girl | Winners; Acquirers | |
| | Girl | Winner; Achiever | |
| | Girl | A form of Rachel; Innocence of a lamb | |
| | Girl | A bond; A link | |
| | Girl | One that is constant and stable | |
| | Girl | A rainy and fertile spring | |
| | Girl | One who is sweet | |
| | Girl | A highland; A small hill | |
| | Girl | Highland; Hilly area | |
| | Unisex | A participant in a speed competition | |
| | Girl | Ewe | |
| | Girl | Ewe; Innocent lamb | |
| | Girl | One who is a composer | |
| | Girl | A female maker | |
| | Girl | Ewe lamb or one who is innocent and gentle | |
| | Girl | A creation | |
| | Girl | Night | |
| | Girl | Ewe; Female sheep | |
| | Girl | Ewe; Innocent lamb | |
| | Girl | Ewe | |
| | Girl | A variant of the name Rachel; Ewe | |
| | Girl | A female sheep | |
| | Girl | Ewe; Female sheep | |
| | Girl | Ewe; Innocent lamb; A variant of Rachel | |
| | Girl | Morning; Looking east | |
| | Girl | One of the true faith | |
| | Girl | A mirage; A ray | |
| | Girl | A little lamb | |
| | Girl | Created; One who is creative and talented | |
| | Girl | A construstion; A creation | |
| | Girl | Ewe; Innocent lamb; A variant of Rachel | |
| | Girl | Root or origin | |
| | Girl | The creator | |
| | Girl | A little lamb; Ewe | |
| | Girl | Rose: Joy | |
| | Unisex | Adventurous; Brave | |
| | Unisex | Happy; Willing | |
| | Girl | Happy; Willing | |
| | Unisex | Electronic communication system | |
| | Unisex | Happy; Willing | |
| | Unisex | Free | |
| | Girl | Elfin counselor | |
| | Girl | To work | |
| | Unisex | Counselor; Adviser | |
| | Girl | One who is satisfied with his life | |
| | Girl | Success; Prosperity; Lover of Lord Krishna | |
| | Girl | She who is well satisfied | |
| | Girl | Successful; Content | |
| | Girl | She who is content and satisfied | |
| | Girl | Successful; Content; A variant name of Radha | |
| | Girl | A name of a mountain in Medina | |
| | Girl | A place name; A name of a mountain in Medina | |
| | Girl | Adored, worshipped, respected | |
| | Girl | Satisfied; Content; Fulfillment; Happy and pleased | |
| | Girl | One who is full of shame | |
| | Unisex | Happy; Satisfied | |
| | Girl | One who is covered with a veil | |
| | Girl | She who is satisfied and happy | |
| | Girl | Happy; Peace; Great; Famous; A feminine equivalent of Radko | |
| | Girl | A sweet happiness | |
| | Girl | She who works for the people | |
| | Girl | A happy and dear person | |
| | Girl | Happy; Peace; Great; Famous | |
| | Girl | Feminine form of Radoslav, eager glory | |
| | Unisex | Joyful; Happy | |
| | Girl | A mountain in Medina | |
| | Girl | Ewe | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Mysterious | |
| | Girl | Ewe | |
| | Girl | Queen; Bright; Shining | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which baby girl names starting with R have a strong meaning or origin?
Many girl names with R have musical or literary inspiration, and they’re predominantly of Indian origin. For example, Raaga means She who is musical, while Raagavi means one that sings with Raaga. Raagini is another traditional Indian name that means music or melody.
2. Which baby girl names starting with R are easy to spell and pronounce?
There are several feminine names starting with R that are easy to spell and pronounce. They include Riley, meaning courageous, Ruth (meaning friend), Rory (meaning red king), and Remy (meaning Oarsman).
3. Which baby girl names starting with R have a musical inspiration or connection?
Many girl names with R have musical or literary inspiration and they’re predominantly of Indian origin. For example, Raaga means She who is musical, while Raagavi means one that sings with Raaga. Raagini is another traditional Indian name that means music or melody.
4. What are some baby girl names starting with R that have a connection to a specific time period or historical figure?
Many girl names with R are connected to specific periods and famous figures of history. For example, Raahi is associated with the Hindu goddess Radha. It also means “born during the springtime.” Rabia is another name that has historical significance. Rabia Basri was a Muslim saint known as Hazrat Bibi, born in 718 AD. She was an influential religious figure. Raisa Gorbacheva was the former first lady of the Soviet Union and an active activist in the 1980s.
5. Which baby girl names starting with R are good options for parents who want a gender-neutral name?
Gender-neutral names are ideal if you wish to go beyond gender stereotypes. Many girl names with R that are unisex are quite unique and meaningful. You can use Ryan, meaning little king, Raine, meaning she is singing, Ray, meaning protection, and Rowan, meaning little redhead, and Reid, meaning red-haired
6. Which baby girl names starting with R have a royal or regal connotation?
Many girl names with R symbolize royalty. These have Indian, Irish, and English origins. For example, Raji means royal, Reign means royal power, and Regina means queen.
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Shikha ThakurMBA
Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood. She also specializes in baby names. A postgraduate in Human Resources from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, she likes understanding...read full bio
