Indian name meaning
Rana
♂ BoyRa·na · 2 syllables
A king; a warrior; a sovereign
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| R | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
2 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 9. So Rana carries the name number 9.
About the name Rana
Rana is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A king; a warrior; a sovereign.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·na — 2 syllables. Rana turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rana mean?
Rana means “A king; a warrior; a sovereign.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Rana a boy or a girl name?
Rana is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rana?
Rana is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Rana?
Rana has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·na.
What is the numerology number of the name Rana?
In the Chaldean system, Rana has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Rana a common name in India?
Rana appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Rana?
For a sister to Rana, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Mudrika all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Rana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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