Rhiannon Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Rhiannon means great queen. From Welsh, probably from a Celtic root meaning great queen

Rhiannon is the name of a major figure in the Mabinogi, a woman of the Otherworld who is associated with horses and with birds whose song could make the dead wake and the living sleep. The name is generally said to derive from a Celtic root meaning great queen, which fits her stature in the tales. It became widely recognised outside Wales thanks to Fleetwood Mac's 1975 song. Rhiannon is rich, melodic and strong, and it is still popular in Wales today. The shorter form Rhian, meaning maiden, is a related name.

Variants of Rhiannon

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