Ranbir
Punjabi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ranbir
Ranbir is a Sanskrit name combining "Ran" (battle/war) and "Bir" (brave/warrior), meaning "brave warrior" or "warrior in battle." The name is primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Punjabi and Hindi-speaking communities, with historical roots in Sikhism and Hinduism.
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Etymology
Ranbir is a Sanskrit name combining "Ran" (battle/war) and "Bir" (brave/warrior), meaning "brave warrior" or "warrior in battle." The name is primarily used in Indian cultures, particularly among Punjabi and Hindi-speaking communities, with historical roots in Sikhism and Hinduism.
Ranbir currently ranks #10,437 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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