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.