This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is rare.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Radiy m Russian (Rare), Tatar (Rare)Variant form of
Radik. Also note that
radiy is also the Russian word for radium, an alkaline earth metal. The name was used in the Soviet era in reference to scientific progress.
Radost f Bulgarian, German (Rare)Derived from Bulgarian
радост "joy, happiness". Radost Bokel is a German actress who played the titular character in the fantasy film 'Momo' (1986).
Raffaellino m Italian (Rare)Variant of
Raffaele with an added Italian diminutive suffix
-ino. Raffaellino del Colle (1490–1566) was an Italian Mannerist painter active mostly in Umbria.
Raiel m & f Filipino (Modern, Rare)From the Japanese
rai, meaning "lightning" and the Hebrew
el, meaning "God". Don't ask why this is, ask my parents.
Ra-im f Korean (Modern, Rare)Ra-im (surname is Gil) is one of the main characters of well-known South-Korean drama, Secret Garden. The character is played by famous actress, Ha Ji-won.
Raksshan m Sanskrit (Rare)Raksshan specifically is used in Tamil came from Sanskrit is used as a boy name. Raksshan is variant transcription of Rakshan. Raksshan's meaning is "Protector" came from the Hindu God, Vishnu. Raksshan is an extremely rare name.
Ramah f English (Rare)Ramah in Benjamin was a city of ancient Israel. It was located near Gibeon and Mizpah to the West, Gibeah to the South, and Geba to the East. It is identified with modern Er-Ram, about 8 km north of Jerusalem.
Ramberto m Italian (Rare)Italian form of
Rambert. A known bearer of this name was the Italian military leader Ramberto Malatesta (died in January 1330).
Ramgen m Filipino (Rare)In the case of Ramgen 'Ram' Revilla (1988-2011), a Filipino actor who was murdered at age 23 years, it is a combination of
Ramon and
Genelyn, the names of his parents.
Rana f Japanese (Rare)From Japanese 羅 (
ra) meaning "lightweight fabric" combined with 菜 (
na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible as well. ... [
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Randsom m English (American, Modern, Rare)Extremely rare variant of
Ransom, which was originally an East Anglian patronym derived from the personal name
Rand (or
Rande), a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element
rand meaning "rim (of a shield)".
Ranfar m Dutch (Rare)Meaning and origin unknown. This name is borne by the Dutch (protestant) preacher Ranfar Kouwijzer (b. 1973), who occasionally has interviews with the media and also writes columns and articles for Dutch newspapers (such as Trouw)... [
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Ranmaru m Japanese (Rare)From
Ran combined with the suffix 丸
(maru) meaning "circle, round," used before the Meiji Period (1868-1912) as a suffix denoting affection (along with -maro (麿/麻呂)) and was given to boys of upper class until they came of age, usually at ages 13 to 17.... [
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Ranne f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)Possibly Frisian in origin, in which case the name is probably derived from a feminine Germanic given name that contains one of the following three Germanic elements:
ragin meaning "advice" (see
Rayner),
rand meaning "rim (of a shield)" (see
Randolf) or
hraban meaning "raven" (see
Ronne)... [
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Ranze f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)From
Ran combined with 世
(se) meaning "generation," likely introduced by Ranze Edō (江藤 蘭世), the main character in the manga and anime series 'Tokimeki Tonight'.... [
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Rapiel m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Raphael. A notable bearer of this name was the Georgian poet and playwright Rapiel Eristavi (1824-1901).
Rara f Swedish (Rare)From Swedish
rar meaning "sweet, cute", originally "rare", a word ultimately derived from Latin
rarus. This name has been used in Sweden since the latter half of the 19th century.
Rarity f & m English (Rare), Popular CultureFrom the English word,
rarity, "a thing that is rare, especially one having particular value as a result". A
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character bears this name.
Rarmian m English (Australian, Rare)Meaning unknown. The best (and only) known bearer of this name is the Australian actor Rarmian Newton (b. 1993), who at the moment is best known for playing the young Danny Warren in the short-lived 2016 American drama series "The Family".
Rarthogh m & f Chinese (Russified, Rare)One of the earliest known baths originates from the Indus Valley Civilisation, which existed around 3300-1300 BCE in what is now modern day Pakistan. The earliest findings of baths date from the mid-2nd millennium BC in the palace complex at Knossos, Crete, and the luxurious alabaster bathtubs excavated in Akrotiri, Santorini3... [
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Raruka f Japanese (Rare)From 羅 (
ra) meaning "thin silk fabric", 瑠 (
ru) meaning "precious stone, lapis lazuli", and 夏 (
ka) meaning "summer". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Rascal m Pet (Rare)Derived from the English word
rascal meaning "mischievous or playful person" or "rogue".
Rašeljka f Croatian (Rare)Derived from the name of the plant
rašeljka (Lat. Prunus mahaleb), called ''mahaleb cherry'' in English.
Rata f Sanskrit, Nepali (Modern, Rare), Hinduism, Hindi, Gujarati, Indian, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Assamese, Indonesian, Indian (Sikh)MEANING - bestowing, granting, bountiful ... [
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Rauhanisi f & m Rotuman (Rare)A unique name in Rotuman culture. The name, Rauhanisi, employs the use of words such as
rau which in this context refers to "leaves" and the word
hanisi meaning "love". Put together and this tender name means "leaf of love"... [
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Rauke m West Frisian (Rare)West Frisian diminutive of masculine given names that contain the Germanic element
hraban meaning "raven".