Indian name meaning
Ratan
♂ BoyRa·tan · 2 syllables
A jewel; a gem
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Ratna
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| R | a | t | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 13, then 1 + 3 = 4. So Ratan carries the name number 4.
About the name Ratan
Ratan 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 jewel; a gem.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·tan — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Ratna; both spellings are the same name. Ratan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ratan mean?
Ratan means “A jewel; a gem.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ratan a boy or a girl name?
Ratan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ratan?
Ratan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ratan?
Ratan has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·tan.
What are the other spellings of Ratan?
Ratan is also commonly spelled Ratna. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Ratan?
In the Chaldean system, Ratan has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Ratan a common name in India?
Ratan appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Ratan?
For a sister to Ratan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Rachana, Radha, Ragini or Vasavi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ratan?
Ketan, Chetan, Sultan or Nutan share Ratan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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