Reela

The girl's name Reela is considered a Frisian short form of Reglinde and Regelinde, both of which are variants of the Old High German name Reginlind. Translated, the name means 'the gentle advisor' or 'the gentle counsel'.

What does the name Reela mean?

Reela is regarded as a Frisian short form of Reglinde and Regelinde, both of which have Old High German origins in the name Reginlind. Its meaning can be translated as 'the gentle advisor' or 'the gentle counsel', also interpreted as 'the mild decree of the gods'. The name consists of the Old High German element ragin, meaning 'the counsel', 'the decree', 'the advisor', or 'the fate', and the syllable lind, which stands for 'mild', 'soft', 'supple', 'delicate', or 'friendly'. Additionally, linta can mean 'the lime tree' or 'the lime wood shield'. The name became known through Regelinda, who lived in the 11th century and was a member of the Polish Piast dynasty. She became the Margravine of Meissen through her marriage to Margrave Hermann I from 1009 until her death. Other variants of the name include Rela, Rele, Regelindis, Reglindis, Reilinde, Relinda, Relinde, and Relindis.

Where does the name Reela come from?

The origin of the name Reela is Old High German, meaning 'the gentle advisor'. The name is composed of the elements ragin, meaning 'the counsel', 'the decree', 'the advisor', or 'the fate', and lind, meaning 'mild', 'soft', 'supple', 'delicate', or 'friendly'. Alternatively, linta can also mean 'the lime tree' or 'the lime wood shield'. The language is Frisian.

How do you pronounce Reela?

The pronunciation of Reela is clear and melodic. The name consists of two syllables and is strongly vocalic. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ree-la' [ˈʁeːla]. The first syllable begins with a long, bright vowel that immediately conveys a sense of clarity and expansiveness. The connection to the second syllable remains smooth, and the final 'a' provides a warm, open ending. Overall, the name Reela radiates calm and harmony, with a steady flow of sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Reela is a relatively common first name. In 2015, it reached the 2,766th place on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 9,410th. To see the global popularity and frequency of Reela, you can check the rankings in the name charts of various countries.