US Popularity Rank: 5852

Origin: Sanskrit

Meaning: Beautiful, eye-catching; King, queen, nobility; Frog

Rana is a historically-rich, gender-neutral name with more meanings than syllables. Throughout the world, Rana has appeared as both a male and female given name and meant various, often contradictory things. This makes the name both unique and versatile. As an Arabic name, it means “eye-catching” or “beautiful.” In Sanksrit, Rana means “king” or “nobility,” and as a Norse name means “queenly,” coincedentally. Rana even translates to “frog” in Italian and Spanish. Such a hodgepodge of meanings and origins not only allows you to pick the ones you like best, but also gives baby Rana a certain freedom. The name will inspire baby to travel widely, experience a diversity of cultures and forge their own fate.