Rania
Rania is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who gazes; lovely to behold”.
| Meaning | One who gazes; lovely to behold |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رانيا |
| Pronunciation | RAA-nee-ah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, North Africa, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Rania
Rania, or Rāniya, means one who gazes. It shares the root r-n-w with Rana, a root about looking steadily at something with delight. The name suggests either someone whose eyes rest on something beautiful or someone who is lovely to look at herself. Queen Rania of Jordan has made it widely known, and the spelling with a long first vowel is the one most used in Europe and the Arab world.
Is Rania a Muslim name?
Rania is an Arabic girl's name that Muslim parents love for its sense of beauty and admiring gaze.
How popular is Rania?
It is popular throughout the Arab world and among Muslims in Europe and South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Rania
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rania mean?
Rania means 'One who gazes; lovely to behold'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rania a Muslim name?
Rania is an Arabic girl's name that Muslim parents love for its sense of beauty and admiring gaze.
How do you pronounce Rania?
Rania is pronounced RAA-nee-ah.
Is Rania a boy or girl name?
Rania is usually a girl name.