Rhian
- For the masculine name of Irish origin, see Ryan (given name)
| Gender | Feminine (sometimes male) |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | derived from Welsh rhiain "maiden, virgin"[1] (from Celtic *rīgan- "queen") |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Rhianen (with diminutive suffix) |
| Related names | Rhiain, Rhianna, Rhiannon, Rhianu, Rhianwen, Rhianydd |
Rhian (English: /ˈriːən/ REE-ən) is a feminine given name, a variation of rhiain, the common Welsh word for "maiden".[2]
Rhian is sometimes used as a male name (albeit rarely). Possibly a modern spelling variant of Ryan [1]. The first, Rhian-, derives from British rix "king"; the second, Rhiein-, derives from a word meaning "maiden, virgin" [2]
Bearers of the name
- Saint Rhian, Welsh saint
- Rhian Benson, British singer
- Rhian Davies, Australian footballer
- Rhian Dodds, Canadian footballer
- Rhian Edwards, Welsh darts player
- Rhian Pugh, British gymnast
- Rhian Ramos, Filipino actress
- Rhian Samuel, Welsh composer
- Rhian Sheehan, New Zealand composer
- Rhian Wilkinson, British-Canadian footballer
See also
References
- ^ "Regina." Online Etymology Dictionary. Douglas Harper. Retrieved 6 January 2013. <Etymonline.com http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=Regina>.
- ^ Mittleman, Josh; Jones, Heather Rose (23 July 1999). "Concerning the Names Rhiannon, Rhian, and the Like". MedievalScotland.org. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
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