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Hebrew Names for Girls: R
Names beginning with R

by Lisa Katz
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Find Hebrew names for girls that begin with the letter R. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the names written in Hebrew letters.

1. Raanana

Raanana written in Hebrew
Raanana means "fresh, luscious, beautiful."

2. Rachel

Rachel written in Hebrew
Rachel was Jacob's wife in the Bible. Rachel means "ewe", a symbol of purity.

3. Rama, Ramit

Rama, Ramit written in Hebrew
Rama, Ramit means "lofty, exalted."

4. Rani

Rani written in Hebrew
Rani means "my song."

5. Ranit

Ranit written in Hebrew
Ranit means "song, joy."

6. Ranya, Rania

Ranya, Rania written in Hebrew
Ranya, Rania means "song of God."

7. Ravital, Revital

Ravital, Revital written in Hebrew
Ravital, Revital means "abundance of dew."

8. Raz

Raz written in Hebrew
Raz means "secret."

9. Raziel, Raziela

Raziel, Raziela written in Hebrew
Raziel, Raziela means "my secret is God."

10. Refaela

Refaela written in Hebrew
Refaela means "God has healed."
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