"Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir."
Christian Name · Welsh Origin
Rhiannon Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Rhiannon
girl
Rhiannon means "Great queen; Divine queen", a girl's name of Welsh origin. The name Rhiannon does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Rhiannon stands at the King's right hand — a divine queen clothed in gold, her royal identity bestowed by grace.
Is Rhiannon 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.
Pronunciation:/ree-AN-un/
OriginWelsh
MeaningGreat queen; Divine queen
What does Rhiannon mean?
Rhiannon is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning "Great queen; Divine queen". Rhiannon means 'divine queen' — and every believing woman carries royal identity. 'Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women; upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.' Royal identity through grace.
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What does Rhiannon mean in the Bible?
Rhiannon means "Great queen; Divine queen" and is a name of Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rhiannon means 'divine queen' — and every believing woman carries royal identity. 'Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women; upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.' Royal identity through grace.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Rhiannon?
Rhiannon is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Great queen; Divine queen" — not because Scripture names anyone Rhiannon.
"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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Which books of the Bible mention Rhiannon?
Rhiannon is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rhiannon?
Rhiannon stands at the King's right hand — a divine queen clothed in gold, her royal identity bestowed by grace.
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What names are related to Rhiannon?
Names like Rhiannon
Other Welsh biblical names that share the spirit of "Great queen; Divine queen" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Rhiannon
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Bowen
boy
"Son of Owen; Young warrior"
Rhiannon & Bowen
Maddox
boy
"Son of Madoc; Fortunate"
Rhiannon & Maddox
Bowen
boy
"Son of Owen; Young warrior"
Rhiannon & Bowen
Bowen
boy
"Son of Owen; Young warrior"
Rhiannon & Bowen
Emrys
boy
"Immortal; Ambrose; Divine"
Rhiannon & Emrys
Gareth
boy
"Gentle; Courteous"
Rhiannon & Gareth
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Rhiannon name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Rhiannon
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Rhiannon?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rhiannon?
You can read every verse where Rhiannon appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.