Re: What is the origin and meaning of the name Rianna?
in reply to a message by Lucy
Alternate spelling of Rhianna.RHIANNA f English
Pronounced: ree-AN-a
Modern name, probably a short form of RHIANNON or an elaboration of RHIAN.RHIANNON f Welsh, Welsh Mythology
Pronounced: hri-AN-awn (Welsh), ree-AN-un (English), REE-an-un (English)
Derived from Old Celtic Rigantona meaning "great queen". In Welsh mythology Rhiannon was the goddess of fertility and the moon. This name is also borne by a princess in Welsh legends, the wife of Pwyll.RHIAN f Welsh
Derived from Welsh rhiain meaning "maiden".Miranda
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What is the origin and meaning of the name Rianna?  ·  Lucy  ·  10/29/2003, 3:37 PM
Meaning  ·  Eva  ·  12/15/2003, 1:40 AM
Re: What is the origin and meaning of the name Rianna?  ·  Miranda  ·  10/29/2003, 7:16 PM