| 3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z |
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| rafael |
this primarily southern-european name is from the hebrew רְפָאֵל [refa'el], which meant "god has healed". |
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| raimonda |
ultimately from the germanic name "reginmund", composed of the elements "ragin", meaning "advice" and "mund", meaning "protector". |
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| raku |
a method of firing pottery that was invented in japan, but is now practiced worldwide. taking 45 minutes to an hour (as opposed to 8-18 hours) the temperature reaches almost 1000c (2000f). the pieces are then removed from the kiln with tongs and put into a metal container filled with organic material such as sawdust or leaves. the organic material burns, which uses up the oxygen in the container and causes the metallic effect. |
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| raminta |
a lithuanian name meaning "calm by nature"; from the word "ramus" - "calm". |
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| ramunas |
name derived from the lithuanian word "ramus", meaning "calm, peaceful". |
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| rana |
meaning "an eye-catching object", this name is from the arabic "rana" - "to look at".
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| rasa |
in lithuanian, rasa means "dew". the name is derived from lithuanian mythology, in reference to the "beads and pearls scattered by the goddess of dawn". |
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| red pear |
the red pear tree symbolizes affection. the wood of this tree is distinct for its color, which varies from a very pale pink to a deep dusty rose. red pear wood is remarkable for its extraordinary smoothness and evenness of texture. it polishes to a high luster and holds great detail. these qualities make it ideal for carving. |
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| regina |
a name which originates from a late latin name meaning "queen". |
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| reine |
a name which means "queen" in french. |
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| relief prints |
the oldest form of printmaking. an inked relief carving is pressed onto paper to print a mirror image of the relief. the most common relief prints are the woodcut, the wood engraving and the linocut. |
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| renata |
a name from a latin word which means "born again". |
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| rex rabbit |
rabbit furs may be grouped into three categories: rex furs, normal furs, and satin furs. rex and satin furs are the most popular and finest furs. rex fur has extra short guard hair and extremely soft, dense underwool. |
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| rhea |
a name of latin origin which is thought to mean "stream, mother; poppy". |
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| ricky |
pet form of "richard", a name which means "brave power" (derived from the germanic elements "ric", meaning "power, rule", and "hard", meaning "brave, hardy"). |
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| riya |
a name which means "singer" in sanskrit. |
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| rim |
an arabic name which means "white antelope". |
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| rimgaile |
a lithuanian name which means "calm and strong, steadfast". |
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| roberts |
latvian name, derived from the germanic elements "hrod", meaning "fame" and "beraht", meaning "bright". |
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| rochelle |
a french name that could derive from the name of a french city meaning "little rock". |
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| rosewood |
popular name for the ornamental wood of several species of tropical trees, especially for the heartwood of certain leguminous trees of the genus dalbergia of the family leguminosae. rosewood is known for its rich color, and is often fragrant. |
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| rosita |
pet form of the spanish "rosa", a medieval name meaning "rose" in latin. |
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| ruya |
an arabic name meaning "vision, sight". |
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| runa |
a scandinavian name derived from the old norse "rún", meaning "secret lore". |
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| ruta |
a lithuanian name derived from the hebrew "re'uth" meaning "friend". ruta is also the lithuanian word for the herb rue, whose botanical name (ruta graveolens) is from the greek "reuo", meaning "to set free", referring to the herb's disease-fighting qualities. rue is traditionally used in lithuanian wedding ceremonies as the symbol of virginity. |
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| rutger |
a dutch name derived from the germanic elements "hrod", meanng "fame" and "ger" - "spear". |
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