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The Name River - Origin and Meaning of River
  



The Name River - Origin and Meaning of River


Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name River

Latin and English

Usage of the Name River

English

Meaning of the Name River

The name River means "river" from the English vocabulary word, which is derived from the Latin word "riparia" meaning "river bank" (through the Old French word "rivere").

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include River Phoenix (1970 - 1993), an American actor; River George (born 1987), an English actress.
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