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26 Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Reyna	Girl	Counsel; Queen
Rayna	Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Clean; Pure
Romelo	Boy	From Rome
Rakeem	Boy	Kind; Compassionate
Romel	Boy	To make noise; To move impetuously; From Rome; Roman
Romero	Boy	Pilgrim to Rome
Rakim	Boy	Kind and compassionate person
Rea	Girl	Flowing; Ground; Beautiful; Wise; Sound of jewels; Bow; Jasmine
Rynlee	Unisex	Warrior; Edge; Field; Clearing
Reymond	Boy	A person who guides others wisely

Rosely	Unisex	Rose
Riella	Girl	God is my strength; Lion of God; Sea of bitterness
Rhealyn	Unisex	To flow
Rodel	Boy	Famous ruler
Ramil	Boy	Sand; Geomancy; Divination; Magic
Rhia	Girl	To flow; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Great queen; Young woman; Maiden
Raeven	Unisex	Raven; Ewe; Advice; Protection
Roxette	Unisex	Bright; Shining
Ricci	Girl	Curly-haired
Realyn	Unisex	To flow; Ground

Rubie	Girl	Red; Precious gemstone
Raizen	Unisex	Virtuous; Reliable; Whole
Ruther	Unisex	Farmstead by the river
Ranan	Unisex	To sing; To rejoice
Rojean	Unisex	Famous rose
Raymart	Boy	Counsel's protection at war

Infographic: Beautiful Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Filipino Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R(infographic)

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