Rana

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Scripts(How to write)
In Arabic, Rana is written as "رنا" and in Sanskrit, it is written as "रना".
رنا(Arabic)
Pronunciation
RA-na
Rana is pronounced as RAH-nah or RAY-nah in English. In Arabic, it is pronounced as Rah-nah with a slight emphasis on the "ah" sound.
Popularity
Rana is a moderately popular name across the world. It ranked as the 671st most popular girls' name and the 3,166th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2020. In Sweden, it was the 55th most popular boys' name in 2020.

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Rana Name meanings & History

Rana has multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Arabic, Rana means "to gaze or look at", while in Sanskrit it means "joy or musical composition". It can also be derived from the Latin name Ranunculus, which means "little frog". Means "eye-catching object" from Arabic رنا (rana) meaning "to gaze". Rana is widely used as a first name for babies all over the world. It is more commonly used for girls in some cultures while it is used equally for boys and girls in other cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Rana: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rana:

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

A: Ambitious,Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive

N: Nervous,Nice,Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nagging

Rana is:

  • a Class name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Rana include Pakistani journalist Rana Jawad, Indian actor Rana Daggubati, and Jordanian poet Rana Husseini.

2.) Rana (Unisex)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: Mesmerising

Other Forms: Raina, Ranah, Rayna


3.) Rana (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: Beautiful means pleasing to the eye. However, it also means very good, very good. Other meanings: It is the meaning of the word "er'an" in Arabic and means "foolish, timid woman". It is also used as a male name.


4.) Rana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Sanskrit) royal. (Arabic) gaze, look.

Other Forms: Rahna, Rahnah, Ranah, Ranna, Rannah


5.) Rana (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Rana has multiple meanings across different cultures. In Arabic, Rana means "to gaze" or "to look". In Sanskrit, the name means "delightful" or "charming".

Scripts: رانا(Shahmukhi, Urdu)
رنا (Arabic), रण (Sanskrit)
রানা(Bengali)


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Description: Rana has multiple meanings across different cultures. In Arabic, Rana means "to gaze" or "to look". In Sanskrit, the name means "delightful" or "charming". From the Sanskrit title राणा (rana) meaning "king". Rana is used as a given name for both boys and girls in many countries worldwide, including India, Pakistan, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Rana include Rana Daggubati, an Indian actor, and Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, a Pakistani politician.

6.) Rana (Female)

Usage: Hindi

Meanings: (Hindi) beauty


7.) RANA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Arabic rana (a beautiful object which catches the eye). (RAH-NAH)


8.) RANA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Arabic rana (a beautiful object which catches the eye), which is from rana (to gaze at, to look at). (RAH-NAH)


9.) Rana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Rana means "to gaze, look" or "to sing" in Arabic. It is also related to the word "ran" which means "frog" in several languages.


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Description: The name Rana means "to gaze, look" or "to sing" in Arabic. It is also related to the word "ran" which means "frog" in several languages. Derived from Norman ranne "queen" (via Old French royne, reine, from Latin rēgīna). This name was used as a translation of Malka (see also Reine). The name Rana is used for female babies. It is a beautiful and unique name that is often chosen by parents who want to honor their Arabic heritage or appreciate its meaning.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Rana include Rana Kapoor, an Indian businesswoman, and Rana Daggubati, an Indian actor.

10.) Rana (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "to gaze, to look at" or "frog"


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Description: "to gaze, to look at" or "frog". Derived from Norman ranne "queen" (via Old French royne, reine, from Latin rēgīna). This name was used as a translation of Malka (see also Reine). Rana is used as a given name for babies, particularly for girls. It is a popular name in Arab and Indian cultures.

Famous People

Rana Daggubati (Indian actor), Rana Sanaullah Khan (Pakistani politician), Rana Mashood Ahmad (Pakistani politician) are some famous people with the name Rana.

11.) Rana (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Rana has different meanings depending on its origin. In Arabic, it means "to gaze, look at, or observe." In Sanskrit, it means "delightful" or "charming." In Japanese, it means "aquamarine."


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Description: Rana has various origins, including Arabic, Sanskrit, and Japanese. In Arabic, it means "to gaze, look at, or observe." In Sanskrit, it means "delightful" or "charming." In Japanese, it means "aquamarine.". Rana has different meanings depending on its origin. In Arabic, it means "to gaze, look at, or observe." In Sanskrit, it means "delightful" or "charming." In Japanese, it means "aquamarine.". Derived from Norman ranne "queen" (via Old French royne, reine, from Latin rēgīna). This name was used as a translation of Malka (see also Reine). Rana can be used as a first name or a last name. It is also a popular name for characters in literature and movies.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Rana include Indian actress Rana Daggubati, Saudi Arabian painter Rana Sami, and American songwriter Rana Mansour.

12.) Rana (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Rana means "to gaze," "to look," or "to stare" in Arabic. It is also associated with the word "queen" in Sanskrit.


cartoon of the name Rana
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Description: Rana means "to gaze," "to look," or "to stare" in Arabic. It is also associated with the word "queen" in Sanskrit. Derived from Norman ranne "queen" (via Old French royne, reine, from Latin rēgīna). This name was used as a translation of Malka (see also Reine). Rana is mostly used as a first name for girls, but it can be used as a middle name or a last name as well.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Rana include Rana Plaza, a garment factory in Bangladesh that collapsed in 2013, and Rana Daggubati, an Indian actor, producer, and television personality.

Related Names to Rana

Other names related to Rana include Ranya, Rani, Ranj, and Ranbir.

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