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    Rhiannon

    ree-AN-un

    Welsh
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Great queen; Divine queen
    Origin
    Welsh
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Rhiannon does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Great queen; Divine queen", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Rhiannon.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.020% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Rhiannon stands at the King's right hand — a divine queen clothed in gold, her royal identity bestowed by grace.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Psalm 45:9

      "Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir."

    • Revelation 1:6

      "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever."

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