Rien
Meaning of Rien
Rien, pronounced /riˈɑn/ (ree-EN), is a unisex given name of Dutch provenance, originally employed as a diminutive of Marinus or Marien—names rooted in the Latin renatus, “reborn”—and thus resonant with notions of renewal and continuity within genealogical discourse. Its appearance in Anglo-American birth records, while modest, has been steady since the early 1990s, with annual tallies in the United States ranging from five to eleven and corresponding national rankings fluctuating between approximately 773 and 911. The name’s succinct orthography and clear phonetic structure reflect contemporary inclinations toward brevity and neutrality, and its gender-neutral character exemplifies an emerging onomastic paradigm that privileges inclusivity and semantic depth.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as ree-EN (/riˈɑn/)
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Notable People Named Rien
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