Rhea
Meaning of Rhea
Rhea glides through history like a golden thread, weaving Greek myth with Latin heart. She first appears as the compassionate Titaness who outfoxed Cronus to save Zeus, then slips into Roman legend as Rhea Silvia, the river-blessed vestal who birthed Romulus and Remus. Scholars trace her name to the ancient Greek rheō, “to flow,” suggesting a spirit as smooth as a winding río—perhaps a hint that little Rhea will talk her way into every adventure. Astronomers later lifted the name skyward for one of Saturn’s moons, so she wears both earthly roots and celestial sparkle in a neat two-syllable package. In U.S. records, her popularity rises and falls like a gentle bolero, never vanishing, always returning, proof that timeless melodies need no chorus of trends. Warm, mythic, and quietly daring, Rhea offers parents a name that feels both vintage and vividly alive.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as REE-uh (/ˈri.ə/)
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Notable People Named Rhea
| Australian wrestler Demi Bennett, known as Rhea Ripley in WWE, is a two-time Women's World Champion with a record-tying 380-day reign. |
| Filipino broadcast journalist Rhea Santos-de Guzman, known for co-anchoring Unang Hirit, now works in Canada after 19 years in the Philippines. |
| Rhea Laila Pillai is a British model celebrated for her social service work and appearances in television and film. |
| Rhea Kapoor is an Indian film producer and co-owns the fashion line Rheson with her sister Sonam Kapoor. |
| Rhea Durham is an American model known for gracing the covers of major fashion magazines, walking in Victoria's Secret shows, and starring in campaigns for luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior. |
