Frog; beautiful, eye-catching; or queen
Rana has multiple etymological roots. In Arabic, it means 'attractive' or 'to gaze upon.' In Sanskrit, it is associated with 'king' or 'joy,' while in Latin, it is the literal word for 'frog,' often used in biological taxonomy. In Spanish and Italian contexts, it is sometimes linked to the Germanic root for 'queen.'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Palestinian molecular biologist
Daughter of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein
Egyptian fashion designer