Rhia
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Rhia
The given name 'Rhia' is derived from the Greek word 'ῥηία' (Rhēia), meaning 'flowing' or 'stream', and is related to the Greek word 'ῥέος' (Rhéos), meaning 'stream' or 'river'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Rhia' is derived from the Greek word 'ῥηία' (Rhēia), meaning 'flowing' or 'stream', and is related to the Greek word 'ῥέος' (Rhéos), meaning 'stream' or 'river'. Rhia is used in various cultures, including Greek and Arabic, and has historical context in Greek mythology, where Rhia was a sea goddess and the wife of the Titan Cronus.
Rhia currently ranks #14,564 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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