Raniyah
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Raniyah
Raniyah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rana" meaning "to gaze" or "to look," often interpreted as "gazing" or "one who gazes." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, with particular prevalence in the Gulf states and among Muslim communities worldwide.
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Etymology
Raniyah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rana" meaning "to gaze" or "to look," often interpreted as "gazing" or "one who gazes." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, with particular prevalence in the Gulf states and among Muslim communities worldwide.
Raniyah currently ranks #2,923 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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