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Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Welsh
Meaning & History
As a masculine name, this is a modern Welsh form of Ryan, or a masculine form of Rhian, coined from Welsh rhi "leader".
As a feminine name, this is a variant of Rhian (which is essentially a short form of Rhiannon, though it is often associated with Welsh rhiain "maiden").
This name has been used since the mid-20th century.
As a feminine name, this is a variant of Rhian (which is essentially a short form of Rhiannon, though it is often associated with Welsh rhiain "maiden").
This name has been used since the mid-20th century.