Rhiannon

English

Proper noun

Rhiannon

1. A figure in Celtic mythology.
2. A female given name from Welsh.

See also

• Rhianna

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh Rhiannon, from riein (“maiden”) (modern rhiain), first used in fiction.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /r̥iˈanɔn/

Proper noun

Rhiannon f

1. A figure in Celtic mythology.
2. a female given name from Middle Welsh

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
Rhiannon	Riannon	unchanged	unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

• Concerning the names Rhiannon, Rhian, and the like