Rhian

For the masculine name of Irish origin, see Ryan (given name)

Rhian (English pronunciation: /ˈriːən/ REE-ən) is a feminine given name, a variation of rhiain, the common Welsh word for "maiden".

Rhian is sometimes used as a male name (albeit rarely). Possibly a modern spelling variant of Ryan . The first, Rhian-, derives from British rix "king"; the second, Rhiein-, derives from a word meaning "maiden, virgin"