On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the rana pesto title. This article is about the name and surname of people. For the Spanish name, see Raña.

Indian Surname of Sanskrit origin meaning “king” in South Asian languages and is the masculine derivative of the Sanskrit word “rānī” meaning “queen”. It is a given name for females in Middle Eastern countries. In Galician, it is a derivative of the surname Raña that may refer to someone from a place with the same name in A Coruña, Spain. In Nordic countries, the name of Sámi origin means “green earth” or “fertile fields” after the mythological goddess Rana Niejta. In Norse, the given name may refer to “nobility” or “queenly”.

In Hebrew, the name may have the meaning “pure, clean”. In New Zealand, it is a given name for males of Māori origin. Kanji characters used, including “beautiful”, “princess” or “serenity, harmony”. Girl Names – Baby Name Rana”.