River♡
Meaning: Symbolizes life and flow, inspired by nature.
African American Names for Girls Starting with R
R - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "R". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Riyah♡
Meaning: Breeze, wind.
Royalty♡
Meaning: Representing nobility, strength, and power.
Rechelle♡
Meaning: Form of Rochelle: From the little rock (French).
Robin♡
Meaning: Form of Roberta, the feminine form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).
Revona♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Rohelia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Reign♡
Meaning: A modern name symbolizing power and grace.
Rihanni♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Rhea♡
Meaning: Flowing, river.
Rodsheika♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Renna♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Rynnelle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Roselyn♡
Meaning: Form of Rosalinda: Beautiful rose (Spanish); little rose (Irish).
Ruthie♡
Meaning: Form of Ruth: Compassionate; beautiful; companion (Hebrew; Old Testament—Moabite widow devoted to her Hebrew mother-in-law, Naomi).
Rosanna♡
Meaning: Blend of Rose (a rose—Latin; flower for the astrological sign Libra) and Anna, a form of Ann, a form of Hannah (graceful one; merciful—Hebrew; Old Testament—mother of Samuel; Anna is the name of the Hausa people of Nigeria who have maintained traditional societal practices and religious beliefs—non-Muslim; Anna is a character from Roman mythology).
Rhudine♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Renee♡
Meaning: Form of Renée, the French form of Renata: Born again (Latin).
Robynn♡
Meaning: Form of Robin, a form of Roberta, the feminine form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).
Raniya♡
Meaning: Gazer, one who looks intently.
Rebecca♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “to tie” or “bind.”
Roslyn♡
Meaning: Form of Rosalinda: Beautiful rose (Spanish); little rose (Irish).
Riorose♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Raenia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Rhonda♡
Meaning: Good lance or spear (Welsh).
Radiance♡
Meaning: Conveys light and positivity, chosen for its brilliant connotation.
Ruby♡
Meaning: Word name—The ruby gem (Old French, from the Latin); gemstone for the astrological sign of Leo.
Ruthel♡
Meaning: Form of Ruth: Compassionate; beautiful; companion (Hebrew; Old Testament—Moabite widow devoted to her Hebrew mother-in-law, Naomi).
Roxanna♡
Meaning: Form of Roxane: Brilliant one; new dawning (Greek, from the Persian).
Ronda♡
Meaning: Form of Rhonda: Good lance or spear (Welsh).
Riah♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Rovenia♡
Meaning: Form of Rowena: Famous friend (Old English).
Rachel♡
Meaning: Female sheep; ewe (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Jacob, beautiful and favored).
Rosaria♡
Meaning: Rosary, rose garden.
Rivka♡
Meaning: Hebrew origin, meaning “to tie” or “bind.”
Robbin♡
Meaning: Form of Roberta, the feminine form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).
Rejanee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Rhetaugh♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Rita: Right, proper (REE-tah—Hindi, India).
Reesa♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Rena♡
Meaning: Form of Renana: Melody, joy (Hebrew).
Reesa♡
Meaning: Laughter, playful.
Rhoda♡
Meaning: Form of Rhode: Rose (Greek).
Robyn♡
Meaning: Form of Robin, a form of Roberta, the feminine form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).
Reshaun♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Shawn or Sean, the Irish form of John: God is gracious (Hebrew; New Testament).
Ricca♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Robbye♡
Meaning: Form of Roberta, the feminine form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).
Rozanda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Rosanna: Graceful rose (English).
Raileigh♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Raygina♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Regina: Queen, queenly, royal (Latin).
Rebecca♡
Meaning: Form of Rebekah: Bound; yoke; firm bond such as the marriage vow (Hebrew; Old Testament—wife of Isaac).
Rhaelyn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Raziya♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “agreeable,” reflecting harmony.
Ruth♡
Meaning: Compassionate; beautiful; companion (Hebrew; Old Testament—Moabite widow devoted to her Hebrew mother-in-law, Naomi).
Ronnee♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Ron, a form of Ronald: Mighty power (Old Norse).
Reva♡
Meaning: Star, river.
Rosia♡
Meaning: Form of Rose: A rose (Latin); flower for the astrological sign Libra.
Ritha♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Rita (right, proper—Hindi, India; form of Margherita, Italian form of Margaret—pearl—Latin) and Aretha (excellence, virtue, value—Greek).
Rosalyn♡
Meaning: Form of Rosalinda: Beautiful rose (Spanish); little rose (Irish).
Roberta♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Robert: Bright or shining with fame (Old English).
Reema♡
Meaning: White antelope.
Rhea♡
Meaning: Flowing (Greek).
Rumi♡
Meaning: Beauty, flowing water.
Remy♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Roelyn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Robert (bright or shining with fame—Old English) and Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh).
Rosalie♡
Meaning: Form of Rose: A rose (Latin); flower for the astrological sign Libra.
Rosalind♡
Meaning: Form of Rosalinda: Beautiful rose (Spanish); little rose (Irish).
Riley♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “courageous.”
Rachel♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “ewe.”
Rosina♡
Meaning: Form of Rose: A rose (Latin); flower for the astrological sign Libra.
Rem'mie♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Reginene♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Regina: Queen, queenly, royal (Latin).
Renata♡
Meaning: Rebirth, renewal.
Ramona♡
Meaning: Mighty or wise guardian or protector (Hindi, India).
Rosa♡
Meaning: Form of Rose: A rose (Latin); flower for the astrological sign Libra.
Roger♡
Meaning: Fearless spearman (Old High German); usually a male name.
Rozella♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Rose (a rose—Latin) and Ella (beautiful fairy maiden—Old English; complete—German).
Rhodessa♡
Meaning: Form of Rhode: Rose (Greek).
Rashanique♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Rusty♡
Meaning: Form of Russell: Red-haired or ruddy-complexioned one (English, from the French); usually a male name.
Rozann♡
Meaning: Form of Rosanna: Graceful rose (English).
Rosiland♡
Meaning: Form of Rosalind, a form of Rosalinda: Beautiful rose (Spanish); little rose (Irish).
Royal♡
Meaning: A modern name celebrating dignity and nobility.
Renée♡
Meaning: French form of Renata: Born again (Latin).
Rashida♡
Meaning: Meaning “wise” or “righteous,” often chosen for its uplifting qualities.
Rowena♡
Meaning: Famous friend (Old English).
Reri♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Rose♡
Meaning: Word name—A rose (Latin); flower for the astrological sign Libra.
Rita♡
Meaning: Right, proper (Hindi, India).
Raini♡
Meaning: Queen, goddess.
Ramona♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ronna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Regena♡
Meaning: Form of Regina: Queen, queenly, royal (Latin).
Renisha♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Rainbow♡
Meaning: Inspired by nature, symbolizing hope and diversity.
Redoshi♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Benin).
Roxanne♡
Meaning: Form of Roxane: Brilliant one; new dawning (Greek, from the Persian).
Rae♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Ray, a form of Raymond: Mighty or wise protector (Old German).
Rayshaun♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Raymond (mighty or wise protector—Old German) and Shawn (God is good, gracious—Irish).
Ranisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Rafiya♡
Meaning: Swahili for “high” or “lofty.”