Rana means “graceful, lovely”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Rana is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Rana mean?
Literal meaning
Rana is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “graceful, lovely”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Beauty
Rana in Turkish
What does Rana mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Rana. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “graceful, lovely” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Rana come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Rana a Turkish name?
Yes. Rana is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Rana across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | RanaLatin | Girl | same as above: “graceful, lovely” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Rana
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rana | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Rana
Sibling names for Rana
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rana rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- VesametUnisex“beauty, good looks”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- AynımahGirl“moon-like, as beautiful as the moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- GüldemetGirl“beautiful as a rose”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- SimdenGirl“silvery, lovely and shining”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- VerdinazGirl“rose of grace”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- MelâhatGirl“beauty, charm”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- İlknazGirl“first grace”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
- AyzıtGirl“name of an ancient Turkic goddess of beauty, chastity and birth”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Rana
What does the name Rana mean?
Rana means “graceful, lovely”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Rana a girl's or a boy's name?
Rana is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Rana come from?
Rana is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rana?
Rana is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Rana have?
Rana has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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