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Rani
Pronounced RAH-nee /ΛrΙ.ni/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit/Hindi rani, 'a queen'; also Hebrew Rani, 'my joy, my song'; here for girls; routes layeredMedium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rani comes from Sanskrit/Hindi rani, 'a queen' (the feminine of raja, 'king'; the Rani of Jhansi, a freedom-fighter), and also from Hebrew Rani, 'my joy, my song' (routes layered, which we note). A regal, sweet name, used for both sexes, here for girls.
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Jewish families. Rare, a-queen-or-my-joy at the root, and regal.
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What does the name Rani mean?
Rani is Hindi for 'a queen', and Hebrew for 'my joy, my song'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Rani?
It's said RAH-nee /ΛrΙ.ni/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rani a boy or girl name?
Rani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Rani?
Rani is a rare name in the U.S.