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“stream”
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| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | English |
| Starting sound | Ri |
| Numerology | 9 · The Humanitarian |
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| Loved by | 0 parents |
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River is a boy name of English origin, popular among English families. It means “stream of water, flowing”.
River is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.
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