This list includes 63 Spanish girl names that start with R, from “Rafaela” to “Rut”. Many are traditional across Spain and Latin America, combining biblical, Latin, and regional origins. Use this list for choosing baby names, researching trends, or writing about Spanish naming traditions.
Spanish girl names that start with R are feminine given names commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries. For example, “Rafaela” has Hebrew-Latin roots and “Rosalía” evokes Spain’s floral and saintly naming traditions.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning/Origin.
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Meaning/Origin: A brief definition and origin note that tells you what the name means and where it comes from.
Spanish girl names that start with R
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raquel | rah-KEL | ewe; “lamb” | Hebrew via Spanish; variant of Rachel; common Spain/Latin America |
| Rosa | ROH-sa | rose | Latin; forms: Rosita, Rosa María; very common |
| Rosalía | roh-sa-LEE-a | rose | Latin (Rosalia); Galician literary ties; popular in Spain |
| Rosalina | roh-sa-LEE-na | little rose | Latin diminutive of Rosa; used in Latin America |
| Rosalinda | roh-sa-LIN-da | beautiful rose | Spanish/Italian compound form; literary use |
| Rosalba | roh-SAL-ba | white rose | Italian/Spanish; used in Latin America |
| Rosana | ro-SA-na | gracious rose / variant of Rosanna | Spanish and Latin American usage; popular in 1970s–1990s |
| Rosaura | roh-SAW-ra | golden/breeze + rose (literary) | Spanish literary name; used in Latin America |
| Roselia | roh-SEH-lee-a | rose (variant) | Variant of Roselia/Rosalía; used in Latin America |
| Rosenda | roh-SEN-da | rose + possibly “send” | Spanish/Latin American; regional use |
| Rosibel | roh-see-BEL | rose + beautiful (compound) | Popular in Central America; compound name |
| Rosmery | ros-MEH-ree or ros-MEH-ree | variant of Rosemary | Anglicized origin but widely used in Latin America |
| Rosita | roh-SEE-ta | little rose | Diminutive of Rosa; often used as given name |
| Rocío | roh-SEE-oh | dew | Spanish; tied to the Virgin of El Rocío; very popular in Spain |
| Rocina? (not included) | |||
| Rocío alternative spelling (Rocio) | roh-SEE-oh | dew | Alternative without accent used internationally |
| Rociana? (excluded) | |||
| Rochette? (excluded) | |||
| Rochella? (excluded) | |||
| Rocalla? (excluded) | |||
| Rocquel? (excluded) | |||
| Rocina etc. (omit) | |||
| Regina | reh-HEE-na | queen | Latin; used in Spain and Latin America |
| Rebeca | reh-BEH-ka | to bind | Hebrew via Spanish; variant of Rebecca; widely used |
| Renata | reh-NAH-ta | reborn | Latin; popular in Mexico, Argentina |
| Renee (Spanish rarely) | reh-NEH | reborn | French origin; sometimes used but less common |
| Reina | RAY-na | queen | Spanish word-name; used throughout Hispanic world |
| Reyna | RAY-na | queen | Variant spelling common in Mexico and U.S. Latino communities |
| Ramona | ra-MO-na | wise protector (from Ramón) | Spanish feminine of Ramón; historically popular |
| Rafaela | ra-fa-EH-la | God has healed | Hebrew via Rafael; diminutives: Rafa, Fefa |
| Rita | REE-ta | pearl (from Margarita) | Short form of Margarita; linked to Saint Rita |
| Romina | ro-MEE-na | Roman/possibly “from Rome” | Italian/Latin influence; popular in Argentina |
| Romelia | ro-MEH-lee-a | likely variant of Romina/Rome | Used in Mexico and Central America |
| Romana | ro-MA-na | Roman; from Rome | Latin; used historically in Spain and Latin America |
| Romy | ROH-mee | short form of Romina/Romana | Diminutive used informally; appears as given name |
| Rochelle/Rochel (excluded) | |||
| Rociana etc. (excluded) | |||
| Roxana | rox-AH-na | dawn / bright | Persian origin via Greek; common in Latin America |
| Roxanna | rox-AH-na | variant of Roxana | Alternate spelling used in Latin America |
| Rima | REE-ma | white antelope / “poem” | Arabic origin; used among Arab-descended Spanish speakers |
| Rina | REE-na | short form of names ending -rina | Diminutive of Catalina, Marina; standalone use |
| Raisa | RYE-sa or RAI-sa | benefit; life (varied roots) | Slavic/Arabic origin; used in Latin America |
| Rayén | rah-YEN or RAI-en | flower | Mapuche (indigenous Chile/Argentina); used in Patagonia |
| Roberta | ro-BER-ta | bright fame | Germanic origin; feminine of Roberto; used in Spain/Latin America |
| Rogelia | roh-HEH-lee-a | feminine of Rogelio | Latin/Germanic roots; historic Spanish usage |
| Ruperta | roo-PER-ta | feminine of Ruperto (fame) | Germanic-origin name used historically in Spain |
| Reinalda | reh-NAHL-da | ruler’s power (from Reynold) | Feminine of Reinaldo; occasional use in Spain |
| Regla | REH-gla | rule; linked to “Nuestra Señora de Regla” | Spanish Marian name; common in Cuba |
| Remedios | reh-MEH-dyos | remedies | Spanish Marian name (María de los Remedios); historic usage |
| Reme | REH-meh | short for Remedios | Common nickname/diminutive used as given name |
| Remigia | reh-MEE-hee-a | rower; from Latin Remigius | Latin/early Christian; rare but attested in Spain |
| Rufina | roo-FEE-na | red-haired (from Rufus) | Latin origin; used historically in Spain and Latin America |
| Ramira | ra-MEE-ra | feminine of Ramiro (wise famous) | Old Spanish/Germanic origin; rare modern use |
| Romilda? (excluded) | |||
| Rubí | roo-BEE | ruby (gemstone) | From Latin/gemstone; popular in Latin America |
| Rosael? (excluded) | |||
| Roxette? (excluded) | |||
| Raina? (exclude as foreign-only) | |||
| Raysa | RAY-sa | variant of Raisa | Variant spelling common in Latin America |
| Rut | ROOT | companion; friend | Hebrew (biblical Ruth); Spanish form “Rut” |
| Remedios (duplicate avoided) | |||
| Roxana (duplicate avoided) |
Descriptions
Raquel
Classic Spanish form of Rachel, widely used across Spanish-speaking countries; literary and show-business bearers.
Rosa
Timeless Spanish name; popular as a standalone name and in compound names (Rosa María).
Rosalía
Associated with poet Rosalía de Castro and modern singer Rosalía; elegant, traditional yet current.
Rosalina
Soft, melodic diminutive often used as a given name rather than only a nickname.
Rosalinda
Romantic, literary name that feels old-fashioned but familiar and sweet.
Rosalba
Less common but well attested in Latin America; has a vintage, poetic tone.
Rosana
Simple, two-syllable alternative to longer Rosa-names; common in several Latin American countries.
Rosaura
Literary and slightly exotic-sounding name with historic usage in Hispanic literature.
Roselia
Rare but found in Spanish-speaking countries as a floral feminine name.
Rosenda
Regional/modern variant found in Mexico and Central America.
Rosibel
Commonly used in Central America as a single given name, blends “Rosa” and “Isabel.”
Rosmery
Borrowed from English “Rosemary,” popular in parts of Latin America as Rosmery/Rosmeri.
Rosita
Affectionate diminutive used both informally and formally; friendly, familiar.
Rocío
Very Spanish name with Marian devotion connections; common in Andalucía and beyond.
Rocina? (not included)
Rocío alternative spelling (Rocio)
Same name without accent used by Spanish speakers abroad.
Rociana? (excluded)
Rochette? (excluded)
Rochella? (excluded)
Rocalla? (excluded)
Rocquel? (excluded)
Rocina etc. (omit)
Regina
Formal, strong name meaning “queen”; used across Spanish-speaking countries.
Rebeca
Biblical name commonly spelled Rebeca in Spanish; familiar across regions.
Renata
Elegant international name with solid usage among Spanish speakers.
Renee (Spanish rarely)
Mostly French form; Spanish speakers more often use Renata.
Reina
Simple and regal; used both as a given name and a title-like name.
Reyna
Phonetic variant of Reina, popular in Mexican and U.S. Latino usage.
Ramona
Old-fashioned but familiar; literary and folk associations in Spanish culture.
Rafaela
Classic feminine of Rafael, common in Spain and Latin America with saintly associations.
Rita
Widely used independent name; saintly and approachable.
Romina
Very popular in Argentina and parts of Latin America; modern-sounding.
Romelia
Regional name seen in Mexico and Central America; gentle and lyrical.
Romana
Old-fashioned ecclesiastical name, occasionally used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Romy
Often a nickname for Romina or Rosemary; increasingly used as given name.
Rochelle/Rochel (excluded)
Rociana etc. (excluded)
Roxana
Ancient name with modern use in many Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Roxanna
Variant spelling sometimes used interchangeably with Roxana.
Rima
Used in Spanish-speaking countries with Arab diaspora; delicate, short name.
Rina
Common short form and independent name, warm and familiar.
Raisa
Seen among families with Eastern European or Middle Eastern roots; gaining broader use.
Rayén
Indigenous Mapuche name adopted across Chile/Argentina; nature-inspired and regionally popular.
Roberta
Less common than masculine Roberto but established as a female name in Hispanic contexts.
Rogelia
Old-fashioned Spanish name with historical and religious bearers.
Ruperta
Rare but documented in Spanish records; vintage, distinctive.
Reinalda
Uncommon modern name with Germanic root meaning ruler.
Regla
Strongly regional in Cuba and Caribbean; religious and place-name associations.
Remedios
Traditional Spanish name with strong religious connotation; literary appearances.
Reme
Affectionate short form of Remedios often used informally and sometimes legally.
Remigia
Historic saint name, uncommon today but found in older records.
Rufina
Antique-sounding name with saintly precedent; rare but historically authentic.
Ramira
Medieval-feeling feminine form of Ramiro, occasional use in Spain.
Romilda? (excluded)
Rubí
Vivid gemstone name used frequently in Latin American countries; bright and modern-feeling.
Rosael? (excluded)
Roxette? (excluded)
Raina? (exclude as foreign-only)
Raysa
Alternate spelling to Raisa, seen in Mexico and Central America.
Rut
Biblical short form commonly used in Spanish Bibles and as a given name in Spain and Latin America.
Remedios (duplicate avoided)
Roxana (duplicate avoided)