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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Maiden, young woman; Great Queen; Little king

If you want to pick a name that will set baby up for a powerful future, then Rhyan takes the crown. This Welsh name means "Great Queen," "maiden," or “young woman” and is a variant of Rhiannon, Rigantona, and possibly derived from rhiain. If you need any more convincing, then Fleetwood Mac's song “Rhiannon” gives you a whole list of ways that the name is magical. You can also use Rhyan as a different way to spell the Irish surname Ryan, which means "little king," giving you lots of ways to honor any family history from the Celtic Isles.