Girl name
Rani name meaning
“queen, female ruler”
Rani is a feminine name meaning queen or female ruler. It comes from the Indo-Aryan form rāṇī, ultimately rooted in Sanskrit rājñī, meaning queen. The word was also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian. Ranny is one spelling variant of the name in its use as a given name.
What does Rani mean?
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Rani
From Indo-Aryan rāṇī, ultimately rooted in Sanskrit rājñī ‘queen’. The word was also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian.
Name combinations with Rani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Rani as a first name
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Rani Cahaya
Interpretation
May this child become a female leader who radiates light.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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May this child become a beautiful queen worthy of affection.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Amanda: worthy of being loved
- Nauli: the beautiful, the lovely
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Rani Septiana
Interpretation
An image of a queen whose presence is associated with September.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Septiana: associated with September
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May this dear girl become a female leader who brings hope.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Eneng: affectionate address for a girl
- Nadya: hope; tender or fresh
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Rani Carla
Interpretation
May this child grow into a female leader who is free.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Carla: free woman
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Rani Adinda
Interpretation
An image of a beloved younger sibling becoming a female leader.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Adinda: beloved younger sibling
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An image of a daughter like a queen, associated with February.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Putri: daughter; royal princess
- Febriani: associated with February
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Rani Stella
Interpretation
May this child become a queen shining like a star above.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Stella: a star in the sky
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An image of a queen beside an olive tree during July.Meaning of each word
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Olivia: olive tree or fruit
- Yulinda: associated with July
Rani as a middle name
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May this child become humanity's defending queen, with an association with May.Meaning of each word
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Alexandra: defender of humankind
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Interpretation
May this beloved younger sibling become a female leader bringing hope.Meaning of each word
- Nadia: hope; or tender and fresh
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Adinda: beloved younger sibling
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An image of an eighth queen whose presence radiates light.Meaning of each word
- Cahya: light, radiance
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Octavia: the eighth
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Cahyaningrum Rani Widia
Interpretation
May this child become a queen radiating beauty and possessing knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Cahyaningrum: radiance of beauty
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Widia: learning, knowledge
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May this child become a queen with noble and honorable bearing.Meaning of each word
- Wanda: appearance, outward form
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
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An image of a beloved child like a queen, associated with July.Meaning of each word
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
- Rani: queen, female ruler
- Ananda: dear child; bliss
Rani as a last name
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Vira Rani
Interpretation
May this child become a female leader with a hero's courage.Meaning of each word
- Vira: hero, a courageous figure
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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An image of a queen precious as diamonds, with the moon's beauty.Meaning of each word
- Intan: a precious diamond
- Wulansari: essence of the moon's beauty
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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Vega Rani
Interpretation
May this child become a queen who shines like a bright star.Meaning of each word
- Vega: a bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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May this beloved younger sibling become a queen who brings peace.Meaning of each word
- Dinda: beloved younger sibling
- Arina: peace, tranquility
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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Mayang Rani
Interpretation
An image of a queen whose beauty resembles a palm blossom cluster.Meaning of each word
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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Clarissa Rani
Interpretation
May this child become a queen who shines brightly and gains renown.Meaning of each word
- Clarissa: bright, renowned
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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Suci Rani
Interpretation
May this child become a female leader with purity free from blemish.Meaning of each word
- Suci: pure, free from stain
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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Windy Rani
Interpretation
An image of a queen present amid the blowing wind.Meaning of each word
- Windy: windy
- Rani: queen, female ruler
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How to pronounce Rani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮔᮤ |
Is Rani a girl’s name?
Yes, Rani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 19% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Rani ranks #94 among girl names in our data sample (74 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Rani
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Rani
- Rani Mundiasti · b. 1984
- Rani Mulyasari · b. 1993
- Rani Mauliani · b. 1978
- Rani Ramadhany Faisal · b. 1994
- H. Rani Kodim · b. 1956
- Rani Hatta · b. 1990
- Rani Soraya
- KH. Rani Nawawi
- Rani Andriani · b. 1976
- Rani Anggraeni · b. 1992
- Rani Anggraini Safitri · b. 1980
- Rani Ariyani · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Rani
What is the meaning of Rani?
Rani means queen, female ruler. From Indo-Aryan rāṇī, ultimately rooted in Sanskrit rājñī ‘queen’. The word was also borrowed into Malay and Indonesian.
Is Rani a girl’s name?
Yes, Rani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 19% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rani?
Rani is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Rani have?
Rani has 2 syllables (Ra-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rani?
Rani ranks #94 among girl names in our data sample (74 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rani?
Other spellings: Ranny.
What full names go well with Rani?
Some ideas: Rani Cahaya; Meilina Rani Alexandra; Vira Rani.
Famous people named Rani?
Notable people named Rani include Rani Mundiasti, Rani Mulyasari, Rani Mauliani.
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