Queen or joyful sound
In Sanskrit, Rani is the feminine form of Raja, meaning 'queen.' Separately, in Hebrew, it is a unisex name derived from the root 'ran,' meaning 'to sing' or 'to be joyful.'
Less common today
Rani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,773 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning Indian film actress
The Queen of Jhansi and leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857
Companion in the Doctor Who spin-off series · The Sarah Jane Adventures
A water-talent fairy in the Disney Fairies franchise · Disney Fairies
