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45 Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Raghav	Boy	Descendant of Raghu or Lord Ram
Rani	Girl	Queen; She is singing; Joyous song
Ronav	Boy	A person who is an embodiment of charm and grace; Handsome
Ramani	Girl	Beauty; Grace
Revanth	Boy	Horse rider; Brilliant; Wealthy; Opulent; Splendid; Handsome; Son of Lord Surya
Ravindra	Boy	Lord of the Sun
Ramesh	Boy	God of Lord Rama
Rashmi	Girl	Sun rays; Ray of light; Brilliance of sunshine
Rashmika	Girl	Sun rays; Ray of light; Radiance and brightness; Brilliance of sunshine
Reshma	Girl	Silken; Silky and shiny

Raaj	Boy	Kingdom; King or prince; Rule
Raavi	Boy	Roaring; Praise
Rajal	Boy	King; Prince; Royal
Rajalakshmi	Girl	Royal majesty; Sovereignty; Fortune or prosperity of a king
Rajani	Girl	Night; Dark one; Goddess Kali or Durga
Rajini	Girl	Night; Shining; Beautiful lady
Rajath	Boy	Silver; Whitish; Silver-colored
Rajeshwari	Girl	Queen of Queens; Goddess of Three Cities (Tripura Sundari); Goddess Durga
Raju	Boy	King; Prince; Ruler; Monarch
Raka	Boy	Full moon; Older Sibling

Ramana	Boy	Pleasing; Delightful; Sun God Aruna
Ratana	Girl	Crystal; Precious Gem; Like a valuable gemstone
Ratna	Girl	Crystal; Precious gem; Like a valuable gemstone
Reddy	Boy	Leader; Village headman; A Hindu caste
Roopa	Boy	Shape; Beauty; Form; Figure; Appearance
Rajasekar	Boy	The ruler of summit; The ruler of peaks
Rajasekaran	Boy	The ruler of summit; The ruler of peaks
Rajasekhar	Boy	The ruler of summit; The ruler of peaks
Rajasri	Girl	Kingly fortune; King's wealth; King-like prosperity; Goddess of wealth; Goddess Lakshmi
Rajendran	Boy	Great king; Supreme sovereign

Rajeswari	Girl	Great queen; Queen of the queens; Goddess Durga
Rajib	Boy	Streaked; Striped; Blue lotus
Rajita	Girl	Resplendent; Alluring; Illuminated; Brilliant; Shine
Rambha	Girl	Plantain tree; Roaring; Bamboo
Ranjith	Boy	Colored; Pleased; Delighted; Victorious in battle
Rao	Boy	Victorious; Winner; Graceful; Fascinating
Ravinandan	Boy	Child of the Sun
Revant	Boy	Wealthy; Opulent; Brilliant; Handsome
Riti	Unisex	Memory; Remembrance; Prosperity; Felicity; Protection
Rituparna	Girl	The change of seasons; The cycle of seasons;

Ritva	Girl	The right time; The end of the season
Rohak	Boy	Grow; Ascend; Climb; Ride
Rohana	Boy	Sandalwood; Grow; Ascend
Rohi	Girl	Tree; Seed; Deer; Doe
Riri	Unisex	Sound; Prince's metal; Pale brass; Pearl

Infographic: Top Telugu Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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