Rhesa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: rh-ehs-ah
Origin: Greece
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Rhesa means 'flowing stream'.

Rhesa is a name with Greek origins, though it is less commonly used today. It is Rheya is derived from the Greek word meaning 'flowing' or 'stream'. Rhesa is not specifically associated with the river Rhesus in ancient Greece; rather, it is a name that may share similar phonetics with Rheya, which means 'flowing stream' in Greek. While it is not as widely used as other names, Rhesa holds cultural significance and represents a connection to the natural world. The name's importance lies in its historical roots and the imagery it evokes of flowing water.

Rhesa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Rhesa is currently #32379 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Rhesa is currently #18839 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Rhesa is currently #15926 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Rhesa is currently #9213 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Rhesa is currently #16266 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Rhesa is currently #9404 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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