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Rana

Rana (name) means a surname of Hindi, Italian, Spanish, or Galician origin; also a municipality in Norway. Example: “Rana is a Rajput surname common in northern India.”

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A surname of Hindi, Italian, Spanish, or Galician origin; also a municipality in Norway.
"Rana is a Rajput surname common in northern India."

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Etymology

From Hindi राणा (rāṇā, a Rajput title), or from Italian/Spanish rana ("frog"), or from a Galician place name.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rana” mean?

The word “Rana” means a surname of Hindi, Italian, Spanish, or Galician origin; also a municipality in Norway.

How do you use “Rana” in a sentence?

Here is “Rana” used in a sentence: “Rana is a Rajput surname common in northern India.”

What part of speech is “Rana”?

“Rana” is a name.

Where does the word “Rana” come from?

The word “Rana” comes from Italian. From Hindi राणा (rāṇā, a Rajput title), or from Italian/Spanish rana ("frog"), or from a Galician place name.

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