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Rhys (name) means a male given name and surname of Welsh origin. Example: “Rhys is a popular boy's name in Wales and beyond.”
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A male given name and surname of Welsh origin.
"Vodafone has also dropped its claim against one of Rhys Edwards’s travelling companions – who had been at the same reunion and had his phone pickpocketed two hours later in almost identical circumstances to Rhys Edwards."
— Miles Brignall, Victory against Vodafone for schoolteacher billed £15,000 (2014)
"Rhys is a popular boy's name in Wales and beyond."
How to use Rhys
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Welsh first name, also used as a surname.
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Word forms
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Etymology
From Welsh Rhys, a doublet of the names Rees, Reese, and Price.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Rhys” mean?
The word “Rhys” means a male given name and surname of Welsh origin. In plain terms, a Welsh first name, also used as a surname.
How do you pronounce “Rhys”?
“Rhys” is pronounced rees (/ɹis/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rhys” in a sentence?
Here is “Rhys” used in a sentence: “Rhys is a popular boy's name in Wales and beyond.”
What part of speech is “Rhys”?
“Rhys” is a name.
Where does the word “Rhys” come from?
The word “Rhys” comes from Welsh. From Welsh Rhys, a doublet of the names Rees, Reese, and Price.
Is “Rhys” a common word?
“Rhys” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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