The letter R in numerology
Pythagorean 9 · Chaldean 2 · emotional plane
The letter R in both systems
In Pythagorean numerology R is worth 9 (shared with I); in Chaldean numerology it is worth 2 (shared with B, K).
R is a consonant, so it counts in the Personality number, and every letter counts in the Expression.
R as a first letter
As the Cornerstone, the first letter of your first name, R is read through its number: The Humanitarian · Compassion, completion, idealism. Nine closes the cycle of single digits and is linked with generosity and wide perspective. The shadow side is letting go too slowly or giving too much away.
R on the Planes of Expression
On Hans Decoz's chart, R is a creative letter on the emotional plane. Feelings, imagination and creativity: responding to people and ideas with the heart. Creative letters are read as original and self-starting.
How often R appears
R appears in 34.6% of the 159 common first names we checked, for example Aarav, Arjun, Arun, Gaurav, Harish. A name with no letter worth 9 (Pythagorean) has a karmic lesson 9: karmic lesson 9.
In the Chaldean system letters are grouped by sound rather than order, which is why R shares its value 2 with B, K.
Names beginning with R
Rahul (Pythagorean 6, Chaldean 8), Raj (Pythagorean 11, Chaldean 4), Rajesh (Pythagorean 7, Chaldean 8), Ramesh (Pythagorean 1, Chaldean 2), Ravi (Pythagorean 5, Chaldean 1), Rohan (Pythagorean 11, Chaldean 2), Raja (Pythagorean 3, Chaldean 5), Rani (Pythagorean 6, Chaldean 9), Revathi (Pythagorean 11, Chaldean 6), Rachel (Pythagorean 11, Chaldean 1)