Riana - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Riana

ree-AH-nah'ree-AH-nah'3 syllables
🇬🇧Welsh
Gracious

MEANING

Great queen

ORIGIN

Welsh

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Welsh name 'Rhiannon' which comes from 'rhiain' meaning 'maiden' and 'non' meaning 'queen'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Rhiannon is associated with a Welsh goddess of horses and birds, known for her beauty and majesty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Rhiannon appears in the Mabinogion, a collection of medieval Welsh tales.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

God is gracious

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Considered a variant of the Hebrew name 'Riana', which is a feminine form of 'Rian'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in religious contexts, reflecting the grace of God.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names meaning 'God is gracious' have been popular in Judeo-Christian contexts for centuries.

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