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Nepali names starting with “Ri”
75 names
75 Nepali names beginning with “Ri”.
- Ritesh♂रितेशLord of truth
- Rishav♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Rishi♂ऋषिSage, seer
- Rikesh♂रिकेशLord of the stars
- Rijan♂रिजनEnglish word meaning reason, sense, rationality
- Richa♀रिचाVedic hymn or verse
- Ritu♀ऋतुSeason
- Riya♀रियाSinger
- Rina♂♀रीनाMelted, dissolved
- Rishikesh♂ऋषिकेशLord of the senses
- Riva♂♀रिवाSinging, praise
- Rishab♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Ribesh♂रिबेश
- Rinku♂♀रिंकुAffectionate pet name
- Rita♀रिताTruth, cosmic order
- Riwaj♂रिवाजCustom, tradition
- Riddhi♂♀ऋद्धिProsperity, success
- Rima♂♀रीमाWhite antelope (Arabic)
- Rinkal♀रिंकल
- Rishabh♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Ritika♂♀रितिकाBrass
- Rickesh♂रिकेशLord of the stars
- Ridesh♂रिदेश
- Riju♂♀रिजुStraight, honest, sincere (Riju/Rju)
- Rikhi♂रिखीSage, seer
- Rimsa♀रिम्सा
- Ripesh♂रिपेश
- Risab♂ऋषभBest, excellent
- Rishma♂♀रिश्माMoonbeam
- Rishu♂रिशुAffectionate short form of Rishi or Rishabh
- Rista♀रिस्ताRelationship, bond (Rishta)
- Riti♂♀रितिCustom, tradition
- Rituraj♂ऋतुराजKing of seasons
- Ribek♂विवेकConscience, wisdom, discernment
- Richard♂रिचार्डBrave ruler
- Riha♀रिहा
- Rinisha♀रिनिशा
- Rinkesh♂रिंकेश
- Rishan♂रिशन
- Rishap♂ऋषभBest, superior
- Rishika♀ऋषिकाFemale sage
- Rishiraj♂ऋषिराजKing of sages
- Ritendra♂रितेन्द्रLord of truth or of the seasons
- Ritish♂रितिशLord of truth or seasons
- Rizbi♂रिज्वी
- Ribha♀रिभाSinging, praise
- Richan♂रिचन
- Ricken♂रिकेन
- Ridhi♂रिद्धिProsperity, success
- Rijana♀रिजना
- Rijen♂रिजेन
- Rijesh♂रिजेश
- Rijita♀रिजिता
- Rijun♂रिजुन
- Rikheswor♂रिखेश्वरLord of sages
- Rikita♀रिकिता
- Rinesh♂रिनेश
- Rinu♀रीनुDust, pollen
- Rinusha♀रिनुशा
- Rip♂रिप
- Ripala♀रिपला
- Ripendra♂रिपेन्द्रLord over enemies
- Ripsu♂रिप्सु
- Ripu♂रिपुEnemy, foe (often in compounds like Ripudaman)
- Risedeep♂रिसदीप
- Rishta♀रिष्टाRelationship, bond (Rishta)
- Risna♀रिस्ना
- Ritikesh♂रितिकेश
- Riwaz♂रिवाजCustom, tradition
- Riyanka♀रियंका
- Ridam♂रिदमHeart
- Riksal♂रिक्सल
- Rinchen♂♀रिन्चेनPrecious jewel
- Rinchu♂रिन्चु
- Ritvik♂ऋत्विकPriest who performs Vedic sacrifices
Guide
Nepali names starting with Ri, from seasons to wisdom
The 75 Ri names do not all begin the same way in Nepali. Ritesh begins रि, Rina begins री and Rishi begins ऋ. Compare these openings aloud before choosing between meanings such as truth, seasons, song or prosperity.
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The seasons
Ritu means season or a period of time. Ritesh means lord of truth or lord of the seasons.
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Sages, hymns and singers
Rishi means sage or seer. Richa means Vedic hymn or verse, and Riya means singer or graceful.
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रि, री and ऋ
The English Ri group includes रि in Ritesh, री in Rina and ऋ in Rishi. Use each name’s full spelling when practising it.
Ri names for truth, sages and song
Ritesh (रितेश) means lord of truth; lord of the seasons. Rishav (ऋषभ) means best, excellent; a bull; name of the first Jain Tirthankara and a musical note. Rishi (ऋषि) means sage, seer; one who perceives truth. Richa (रिचा) means vedic hymn or verse; praise. Ritu (ऋतु) means season; a period of time. Riya (रिया) means singer; graceful (popular modern name). Compare Rishav and Rishab, which share ऋषभ and the same meanings.
Joy, tradition and prosperity among Ri names
Rina (रीना) means melted, dissolved; also a form of Rina meaning joy. Rishikesh (ऋषिकेश) means lord of the senses; an epithet of Lord Vishnu (Hrishikesha). Rishab (ऋषभ) means best, excellent; a bull; name of the first Jain Tirthankara and a musical note. Rita (रिता) means truth, cosmic order; also short for Margarita meaning pearl. Riwaj (रिवाज) means custom, tradition. Riddhi (ऋद्धि) means prosperity, success; a wife of Lord Ganesha. Use the name finder to compare your favourites.
Tips for parents
- Compare Rishav and Rishab, which share ऋषभ and the same meanings.
- Read Rita’s truth and pearl senses before choosing the one you will explain to your child.
- Write the favourite in both scripts and ask family members to read it aloud.
- Say the first name and surname together at an ordinary speaking pace.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ri names relate to seasons?
Ritu means season or a period of time. Ritesh means lord of truth or lord of the seasons.
Why do Ri names have different Nepali first letters?
The English Ri group includes रि in Ritesh, री in Rina and ऋ in Rishi. Use each name’s full spelling when practising it.
What other meanings can I compare in Ri names?
Rishi means sage or seer. Richa means Vedic hymn or verse, and Riya means singer or graceful.
How should I choose a Ri name for my baby?
Read Rita’s truth and pearl senses before choosing the one you will explain to your child. The Nepali baby-name guide can help you weigh sound and meaning together.