Ran
RAHN
Popularity
#13727
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
104
Peak Year
#8 in 1979
First Recorded
1887
Style
Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A masculine given name of Norse origin, meaning 'advice' or 'council'. It is also a given name in Japanese, meaning 'orchid' or 'love'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ran (Fictional Character)
The protagonist of Kurosawa's epic samurai film 'Ran', a tragic king.
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