Rea
flowing (Greek, via Rhea)
Rea is a other / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 398, with 20,576 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
flowing (Greek, via Rhea)
Rea is derived from the Greek name Rhea, the mythological Titan mother of the Olympian gods. In the Philippines, it became widespread during the 20th century along with other concise Western and classical names introduced via modern English naming trends.
Rea is predominantly a variant spelling of Rhea, a name of classical Greek origin (meaning 'flowing' or 'ease'). It is also used in English-speaking contexts and the Philippines as an independent given name or a simplified spelling of names like Rae or Andrea.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or as part of a compound name (e.g., Rea Mae, Rea Lyn, Maria Rea). It is pronounced either as a single syllable /reɪ/ or as two syllables /ri.a/ /re.a/ depending on family preference.
Related forms
- Rhea Greek
- Rae English
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Rea with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rea with two Filipino surnames?
Rea is the given name. The full name is Rea + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rea a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rea is number 398, with 20,576 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.