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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Kafil (kah-FEEL)

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Sonakshi (soh-nuhk-shee)

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Ahanmani (ah-hahn-mah-nee)

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Bazigh (bah-zeeg)

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Chanell (shə-NEHL)

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Tarifah (Taa-ree-fah)

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Afana (Ah-fah-nah)

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Ambily (am-BIL-ee)

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Ulhas (ool-haas)

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Aasim (AH-sim)

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Ompati (om-pa-tee)

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Sarvavas (sahr-vuh-vahs)