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Raunak

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROW-nuk /ˈraʊ.nʌk/Medium

Meaning: From the Urdu and Hindi raunaq (Persian-Arabic in root), meaning 'brightness; splendour; lustre' — and, in everyday speech, the lively glow of a place full of people. A warm, festive word turned name.Low

In 30 seconds: A word for glow: Raunak means 'brightness; splendour' in Urdu and Hindi — the shine of a happy gathering (said 'ROW-nuk').
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Origin MediumUrdu, Hindi
MeaningFrom the Urdu and Hindi raunaq (Persian-Arabic in root), meaning 'brightness; splendour; lustre' — and, in everyday speech, the lively glow of a place full of people. A warm, festive word turned name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13735 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 181

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raunak comes from raunaq, a Persian-rooted word at home in Urdu and Hindi, meaning 'brightness; splendour; lustre' — and, colloquially, the lively bustle of a happy gathering. It is used as a given name across India and Pakistan, and reads as bright and cheerful (said 'ROW-nuk').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried by South Asian families. Rare, warm, and radiant.

Did you know? In everyday Urdu and Hindi, raunaq is what a room has when it is full of laughter and light — 'liveliness, glow, splendour'. As a name it carries that whole festive feeling (said 'ROW-nuk', with 'row' as in 'now').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Raunak — Urdu/Hindi raunaq, 'brightness; splendour'

Variations

RaunaqRounakRonak

Nicknames

RauRonu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raunak mean?

Raunak means 'brightness; splendour' in Urdu and Hindi — and colloquially the lively glow of a happy gathering.

How do you pronounce Raunak?

It's said ROW-nuk /ˈraʊ.nʌk/ — two syllables, stress on the first, with 'row' as in 'now'.

Is Raunak a boy or girl name?

Raunak is used as a boy's name; it is occasionally given to girls in India.

How popular is Raunak?

Raunak is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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