Ris
From Welsh rhys, "ardour, enthusiasm"; the Old Welsh spelling of the name now written Rhys.
Meaning and origin
Ris is how the name now spelled Rhys appeared in Old Welsh records, before Welsh spelling settled on the initial "rh" and the vowel letter "y" used today.
How to pronounce Ris
| Welsh (United Kingdom) | REES /riːs/ |
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