Meaning
king, sovereign
Origin
Ri is a name of Old Irish origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (BD, CZ, DE, DZ, EG, FR, GH, IE, IT, KH, MA, MV, MY, SA, TN).
Style
- traditional
- strong
- nature
- elegant
- masculine
- classic
Famous people named Ri
- Saint Ri of Bangor
- Rî Shâh
- Prince Ří of the Přemyslid dynasty
- Rí Ua Conchobair (High King of Ireland)
- Saint Brigid
- Rīḍā (as a theophoric element)
Variations
Říša, Řiška, Ry, Rhi, Rei, Riyad, Ria, Riy, Rai, Raya, Ree, Riou
Popularity
Ri appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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