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Rayner

From Germanic roots meaning counsel and army: a name that reads as "wise ruler" or "army of counsel."

Meaning and origin

Rayner descends from the Germanic personal name Raginheri, a compound of words for counsel and an armed host.

How to pronounce Rayner

English (US)RAY-nər /ˈreɪnər/

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