Rana Surname
“King, ruler”
History & Significance
A title of Rajput rulers (as in Maharana of Mewar) that became a family name across many Rajput clans, and in Nepal the name of the Rana prime ministers' family.
What is the Gotra for Rana?
Gotra is passed down through the paternal line and may vary within families sharing the same surname. Use our Gotra Finder to discover which Gotra your family belongs to.
Find Rana Gotra →Meaning & Origin
- Meaning
- King, ruler
- Origin
- Sanskrit/Rajasthani (from rajan)
- Language
- Hindi/Nepali
- Category
- Rajput/Kshatriya
Regional Distribution
The Rana surname is predominantly found in:
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