Riaan
REE-an
Popularity
#1924
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
1,754
Peak Year
#262 in 2016
First Recorded
2009
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A modern South African name, believed to be a diminutive of names like Adrian or a standalone name with an African origin meaning 'little king'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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