The baby name Ratna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈrət.nə/; respelling: RUT-nuh (RAHT-nah in some accents).
Ratna is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Ratna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈrət.nə/; respelling: RUT-nuh (RAHT-nah in some accents).
Ratna is Sanskrit in Origin.
Ratna is a Sanskrit name meaning “jewel,” “precious stone,” or by extension “treasure/excellence.” Attested in Vedic and classical literature, it appears in Pali as ratana - the basis of Buddhist terms like Triratna (“Three Jewels”) - and in royal and poetic compounds such as Navaratna (“Nine Gems”). As an honorific element it survives in modern titles, notably India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
Used across South and Southeast Asia, Ratna is traditionally unisex: common for women in Indonesia, Nepal, and India, yet also borne by men in South Asia. Regional spellings and related forms include Ratan (Hindi/Urdu), Rathna (Tamil/Sinhala), Ratana/Rattana (via Pali in mainland Southeast Asia), and elaborations like Ratnawati, Ratnadevi (feminine), Ratnesh/Ratnish, Ratnam (masculine or surname). The name’s clear, auspicious meaning and cross-cultural pedigree give it timeless simplicity with scholarly resonance.
| Ratna Pathak Ratna Pathak is an Indian actor best known for her role as Maya Sarabhai in the popular TV show 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai'. She has also appeared in films like 'Kapoor & Sons' and 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'. Born in 1963, she has made a significant impact on Indian television and cinema. | Queen Ratna of Nepal Queen Ratna of Nepal is best known for being the Queen Consort of King Mahendra of Nepal. Born in 1928, she played a significant role in the royal family during her husband's reign. Her life reflects a period of significant change in Nepal's history. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #10 | 133 | 3,319 |
| ID | 0 | #28 | 12 | 2,238 | |
| BN | 0 | #29 | 4 | 2,297 | |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 657 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #64 | 43 | 5,459 |
| IN | 0 | #68 | 4 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #78 | 2 | 3,375 |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| TW | 0 | #97 | 7 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #110 | 452 | 8,413 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| MU | 0 | #135 | 3 | 3,613 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #138 | 152 | 8,139 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| BD | 0 | #192 | 36 | 5,992 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #221 | 96 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #227 | 172 | 15,987 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #230 | 5 | 5,842 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #232 | 20 | 7,056 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #237 | 542 | 13,121 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #245 | 7 | 6,592 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #259 | 11 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #281 | 15 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #288 | 43 | 12,352 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #299 | 27 | 7,570 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #312 | 40 | 8,539 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #317 | 291 | 18,916 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #324 | 1,084 | 24,821 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #330 | 188 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #351 | 204 | 20,968 |
| HK | 0 | #353 | 5 | 8,483 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #385 | 5 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| BH | 0 | #449 | 105 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #469 | 147 | 16,104 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #487 | 489 | 25,931 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #527 | 181 | 18,093 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #540 | 8 | 10,981 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #548 | 29 | 10,045 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #552 | 6 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #558 | 4 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #654 | 116 | 18,755 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #679 | 19 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #762 | 6 | 11,684 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #813 | 69 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #868 | 88 | 5,933 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #902 | 100 | 16,750 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #951 | 142 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #977 | 135 | 25,439 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,001 | 9 | 14,742 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 508 | 28,008 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,247 | 8 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,412 | 35 | 9,415 |
Ratna is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:
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