Rani: meaning of the Hebrew name
רָנִי
Pronounced RAH-nee
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #88 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Rani
Rani comes from rina, singing and joy, as in "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion." A cheerful, light name that expresses happiness.
Rani in Hebrew
Rani is written רני in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָנִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- נNun
- יYod
Gematria value: 260 (Resh 200 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy song
- PronunciationRAH-nee
- Hebrewרני
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Rani ranked #88 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (201 babies).
In 2024, Rani ranked #94 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (179 babies).
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 | 201 | 94 | 179 |
| 2023 | 91 | 190 | 116 | 147 |
| 2022 | 114 | 149 | 108 | 158 |
| 2021 | 108 | 162 | 126 | 137 |
| 2020 | 111 | 148 | 124 | 144 |
| 2019 | 130 | 116 | 133 | 128 |
| 2018 | 134 | 108 | 140 | 122 |
| 2017 | 145 | 94 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Rani
What does the name Rani mean?
Rani comes from rina, singing and joy, as in "Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion." A cheerful, light name that expresses happiness.
How do you pronounce Rani?
Rani is pronounced RAH-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rani in Hebrew?
Rani is written רני in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָנִי).
How popular is the name Rani in Israel?
In 2024, Rani ranked #88 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (201 babies). In 2024, Rani ranked #94 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (179 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Rani?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רני adds up to 260 (Resh 200 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).
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