masculine Rees

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Origin:
welsh
Name Root:
Rīs
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It is a popular Welsh given name, which is famous in Welsh history. The name is also used as a surname. Anglicized forms of the name include Rice, Rees, Reese, and Reece. Rhys ap Tewdwr was a king of Deheubarth in Wales and a member of the Dinefwr dynasty, and a branch descended from Rhodri the Great. Rhys ap Gruffydd was the ruler of the kingdom of Deheubarth in South Wales from 1155 to 1197. Today, he is commonly known as Lord Rhys, in Welsh Yr Arglwydd Rhys, although this title may not have been used in his lifetime.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #5112


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Numerological Values: #2

If a person's name-number is 2, he is considered to be co-operative and highly adaptable to any circumstance in life. 2 is associated with teamwork, mediating and working for the goodness of others. People with the name-number 2 tend to be good friends and are kind, helpful individuals.

Chakra Number: #2
Sacral Chakra "Swadhisthana"

Orange is the color of your second chakra, which is located bellow the navel. The main energy of this color is creativity and feelings. Explore the color of your sacral chakra in depth and discover the gifts and challenges of orange color.

Color meaning: Orange

The color orange radiates warmth and happiness, combining the physical energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Orange relates to 'gut reaction' or our gut instincts, as opposed to the physical reaction of red or the mental reaction of yellow. Orange offers emotional strength in difficult times. It helps us to bounce back from disappointments and despair, assisting in recovery from grief.

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Notable People and Personalities

Rees Stephens (1922–1998) Welsh Rugby Player