Rana
Rana is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Lovely to gaze upon”.
| Meaning | Lovely to gaze upon |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رنا |
| Pronunciation | RAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Gulf States, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Rana
As a girl's name in Arabic, Rana, or Ranā, comes from a verb describing a long, delighted look. Its root, r-n-w, expresses steady admiring attention, so the name is understood as something beautiful to behold. Parents in the Gulf, Egypt and the Levant are fond of it. Rana in India and Pakistan is usually another word altogether, a title from Rajput tradition meaning a king or chief, which men use as a name and surname.
Is Rana a Muslim name?
In its Arabic sense Rana is a girl's name used by Muslims, though in South Asia the same spelling also serves as a Rajput title for men.
How popular is Rana?
It is a common girl's name in Egypt, the Levant, the Gulf and Iran.
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Spellings and variants of Rana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rana mean?
Rana means 'Lovely to gaze upon'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rana a Muslim name?
In its Arabic sense Rana is a girl's name used by Muslims, though in South Asia the same spelling also serves as a Rajput title for men.
How do you pronounce Rana?
Rana is pronounced RAH-nah.
Is Rana a boy or girl name?
Rana is usually a girl name.