Ries

♂
rees'rees'1 syllable
🇩🇪German
Strong

MEANING

Giant

ORIGIN

Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old High German word 'rîs', meaning 'giant'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In German-speaking regions, the name Ries might be associated with strength and size.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as a surname in German-speaking countries, often indicating a large or tall ancestor.

🇳🇱Dutch
Short

MEANING

Rice

ORIGIN

Dutch

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Dutch word 'rijst', meaning 'rice'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In some contexts, it might be used as a surname related to the cultivation of rice.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Appears as a surname in the Netherlands, potentially linked to agriculture or trade.

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Ries - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations