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Ratan

Quick answerRatan is derived from Sanskrit "ratna," meaning "jewel" or "gem," reflecting its linguistic root in ancient Indian languages.

Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,796
TrendVintage
Peak year2010
Syllables2
OriginHindi
LanguageHindi
CultureHindi, Marathi, Bengali
ReligionHinduism
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 4
Global rank#251

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ratan

Ratan is derived from Sanskrit "ratna," meaning "jewel" or "gem," reflecting its linguistic root in ancient Indian languages.

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Etymology

Ratan is derived from Sanskrit "ratna," meaning "jewel" or "gem," reflecting its linguistic root in ancient Indian languages. The name is predominantly used in Hindu and Sikh communities across India and the diaspora, with historical usage documented in Sanskrit literature and religious texts.

Ratan currently ranks #13,796 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.

Themesgemstone

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