Rivers Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore rivers names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Alaknanda (uh-LAK-nuhn-duh)

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Anyi (AHN-yee)

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Aruvi (ah-roo-vee)

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Cauvery (kaw-vee-ree)

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Desna (DEZ-nah)

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Parana (pa-ra-nuh)

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Sarsija (sar-SEE-jah)

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Trivenee (trih-veh-nee)

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Varanasi (vuh-RAH-nuh-see)

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Naeema (nay-EE-mah)

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Litesh (LEE-tesh)

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Hemlata (hem-LAH-tah)

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Agnivardhini (əg-nee-vahr-dhee-nee)

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Sabag (Sa-bag)

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Nideesh (ni-deesh)

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Satyavrat (sah-tee-uh-vraht)

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Alabbas (Al-a-bas)

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Hudhaifah (hud-HAY-fah)

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Ritchard (RIH-chard)

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Khushgawar (khoosh-guh-wahr)

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Sukhesh (suh-kesh)