Rachel: (1) Ewe; (2) Female sheep; (3) May represent one"s wife; (4) Christ (as the lamb).
(2-3) 2 Sam. 12:3, 7-9.
Raelene: (1) A female sheep.
Rafael: See Raphael.
Rahab: (1) Broad; (2) Violence; (3) Proud; (4) Free; (5) Prost.i.tute.
(1) Josh. 2:1; (2) Ps. 87:4.
Ralph: (1) Consults with wolves.
Randall: (1) Shield wolf; (2) Courage and strength.
Randy: (1) Shield wolf; (2) Courage and strength.
Raphael: (1) Healed by G.o.d. (1) 1 Chron. 26:7.
Raul: (1) Consults with wolves.
Ray-anne: (1) Friendly.
Raylena: (1) Ewe.
Raylene: (1) Deer by the cascades.
Raymond: (1) Mighty and wise protector.
Rea/h: (1) Poppy (graceful and delicate flower). Reannan: (1) Favored graciously.
Rebecca: (1) Tied to; (2) Noose; (3) Secured. Redondo: (1) Round.
Reese: (1) Keen; (2) Fervent; (3) Fiery.
Reg: (1) Judges with strength.
Regan: (1) Royal descendant.
Reinhart: (1) Judges with strength.
Renee: (1) Born again (see John 3:3).
Reuben: (1) Behold a son.
Rex: (1) A king.
Rhea: (1) Flowing stream.
Rhett: (1) Fervent; (2) Keen.
Rhonda: (1) Majestic; (2) Noisy.
Rhyanna: (1) A nymph or demon.
Rhys: (1) Fervent; (2) Keen.
Ria/h: (1) The river mouth; (2) The river.
Richard: (1) Strong; (2) Powerful ruler.
Richmond: (1) Powerful guardian.
Rick: See Richard.
Riddley: (1) Marshy land where reeds grow.
Ridley: (1) Red-colored fields.
Riki: See Richard.
Riley: (1) Courageous; (2) Field of rye.
Rita: (1) Pearl; (2) Sea jewel.
Robert: (1) One whose fame shines brightly.
Robin: (1) One whose fame shines brightly.
Roch.e.l.le: (1) Rock.
Rod: (1) See Rodney; (2) Word of G.o.d (as the Rod in Moses" hand). Rodney: (1) Reedy island.
Roebuck: (1) Small deer.
Roger: (1) Famous spearman (see 1 Chron. 11:11).
Rohan: (1) Horse country; (2) Having red hair; (3) Fragrant wood. Roland: (1) Well-known in the land; (2) lit. "Famous land."
Roma: (1) From Rome, Italy; (2) May be a symbol of the religious church. Romeo: (1) A Roman pilgrim.
Ronald: (1) Judg es with strength (see Ps. 54:1).
Rosalind: (1) Wisdom and strength.
Ross: (1) From the cape or peninsula.
Rowan: (1) Red.
Roweena: (1) Well-known friend.
Rowland: See Roland.
Roxanne: (1) Sunrise; (2) A bright light.
Roy: (1) Having red hair.
Rundle: (1) s.p.a.cious or roomy valley.
Rush: (1) Having red or fox-colored hair.
Russell: (1) A fox; (2) Red-haired.
(1) Luke 13:31-32; (2) Gen. 25:25.
Ruth: (1) Companion; (2) Friend.
Ryan: (1) Royal descendant.
Rylie: See Riley.
Salem: (1) Peace; (2) At peace.
Salisbury: (1) Fortress or stronghold near a pond.
Sally: (1) Princess.
Samantha: (1) G.o.d heard.
Samsung: (1) Three stars.
Samuel: (1) G.o.d has heard; (2) G.o.d hears.
San Francisco: (1) Saint Francis of a.s.sisi.
San Diego: (1) Saint James.
Sandra: (1) Protector; (2) Defender of man.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains: (1) The blood of Christ mountains San Pedro: (1) Saint Peter.
Santa Fe: (1) Holy faith.
Sarah: (1) Princess.
Sasha: (1) Protector; (2) Defender of men.
Saul: (1) Asked for; (2) Demanded.
Savannah: (1) Wide gra.s.slands.
Sawyer: (1) Wood cutter.
Scott: (1) From Scotland; (2) Tattooed (from the blue faces of the Picts).
Sean: (1) G.o.d has favored.
Sears: (1) Carpenter.
Seaton: (1) Sea town.
Sebastian: (1) Revered or respected.
September: (1) Seven/th; (2) Seventh month from March which used to be the beginning of Roman calendar.
Sergio: (1) a.s.sistant; (2) Aide.
Shalem: (1) Whole; (2) Peace.
Shane: (1) G.o.d has favored; (2) The grace of G.o.d.
Shanghai: (1) Lit. "Above sea"; (2) Heaven"s river.
Shani: (1) Wonderful.
Shanna: See Shannon.
Shannon: (1) Small, but wise.
Shantelle: See Chantal.
Sharna/y: (1) Flat plain.
Sharpay: (1) Sand skin.
Sharon: (1) Flat plain.
Shaun: (1) G.o.d has favored.
Sheila: (1) Sight-impaired; (2) Blind.
Sh.e.l.ley: (1) From the field on the ridge.
Shemus: (1) Replacement; (2) See James.
Sherilyn: (1) One who is loved.
Shireen: (1) Sweet.