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Rhea name meaning
Last Name
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in 2010
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Rhea mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Rhea
User Submitted Origins
Greek
59%
Indian (Sanskrit)
28%
English
11%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Rhea means "Greek Origin meaning 'Flowing'. In Greek mythology Rhea was the Greek Titan Goddess of fertility, motherhood, comfort and ease, She was the mother or Zeus, Poseidon, Hera and Demeter. In Roman mythology she was the mother of the twins Romulus and Remus who became the founders of the city of Rome. Also Rhea is a Welsh name and is the name of a river that flows through Wales" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Rhea means "rain and graceful dancer".
- A user from India says the name Rhea is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Graceful dancer".
- According to a user from Jamaica, the name Rhea is of Greek origin and means "Name of a Greek goddess".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Rhea means "Rhea is a Greek goddess".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Rhea is of Welsh origin and means "river".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Rhea is of Greek origin and means "The name of a Titaness in Greek mythology".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Rhea is of Filipino (Philippines) origin and means "Beave strong".
- A user from Hong Kong says the name Rhea means "It's Saturn's moon!".
- A submission from India says the name Rhea means "Human" and is of Fiction origin.
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Rhe"a
The ramie or grass-cloth plant. See Grass-cloth plant, under Grass.
noun Rhe"a
Any one of three species of large South American ostrichlike birds of the genera Rhea and Pterocnemia. Called also the American ostrich.
Note: ☞ The common rhea, or nandou (Rhea Americana), ranges from Brazil to Patagonia. Darwin's rhea (Pterocnemia Darwinii), of Patagonia, is smaller, and has the legs feathered below the knee.
Etymology: L., a proper name
Other Dictionary Sources
- Larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia
- Smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan
- Fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Ῥέα (Rhéa).
- (Greek mythology) A Titan, the daughter of Uranus and Gaia, the mother of Demeter, Hades, Hera, Hestia, Poseidon, and Zeus.
- (astronomy) One of the moons of Saturn.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek in occasional use.
- A surname.
Rhea was also found in the following language(s): Translingual and Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Rhea
Notable Persons Named Rhea
Rhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1972. Rhea was given the name Rhea Jo Perlman on March 31st, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Rhea Durham
Rhea Durham is a model. Rhea was born on July 1st, 1978 in Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Rhea Seehorn
Rhea Seehorn is an actress. Rhea was born on May 12th, 1972.
Rhea Pillai
Rhea Pillai is a model. Rhea was born in 1965.
Rhea Chakraborty
Rhea Chakraborty is a vj (media personality), actor, presenter, video jockey, actress, and anchor. She has had major accomplishments since 2009. Rhea was born on July 1st, 1992 in Bangalore.
Rhea Kapoor
Rhea Kapoor is a film producer. She was most prominent from 2010 to present.
- Rhea MitchellActress
- Rhea HarderActress
- Rhea HainesActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rhea
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rhea
Caroline Rhea
Caroline Rhea is a comedian, actress, model, voice actress, actor, and model (people). She was most active from 1986 to present. Caroline was given the name Caroline Gilchrist Rhea on April 13th, 1964 in Montreal.
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John Angus Rhea
John was born in 1753 in County Londonderry. He died on May 27th, 1832.
Timothy Rhea
Timothy Rhea is a director of bands, texas a&m university, conducting, texas a&m wind symphony, and conductor. He has been prominent since 1993. Timothy was given the name Timothy Brett Rhea on June 18th, 1967. Timothy is also known as Tim Rhea.
Hortense Rhéa
Hortense Rhéa was a french actor. Hortense was born on September 4th, 1844 in Brussels, Belgium. Hortense is also known as Hortense Rhea and Hortense Barbe-Loret. She passed away in 1899.
La Julia Elizabeth Rhea
La Julia Elizabeth Rhea was an opera singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1903 to 1949. La was born on March 16th, 1898 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. She passed away on July 5th, 1992.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Rhea | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 84.82% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.53% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.60% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.36% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.45% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Rhea
People with the last name Rhea are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Rhea
| #20 | Names Inspired by Greek Myths |
| #364 | Last Name First Names |
| #97 | Vintage Girl Names |