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Righteous

RY-chus

Popularity

#14869

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

293

Peak Year

#31 in 2020

First Recorded

2001

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An English word name directly meaning 'morally right or justifiable'. It embodies principles of justice, virtue, and integrity.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Righteous Brothers

    Iconic American musical duo known for soulful hits.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

VirtuousJustHonestPrincipledIntegrity

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