What is "rithy"

Rithy is a Cambodian name meaning "strength." It can be used as a given name or a surname. Notable people with the name include:

• Rithy Panh (born 1964), a Cambodian filmmaker

• Chan Rithy (born 1983), a Cambodian footballer
• Chhoen Rithy (born 1965), a Cambodian artist
• Sok Rithy (born 1990), a Cambodian footballer