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Rania

/RAH-nee-a/Somali & Swahili & Wolof · a girl’s name

One who gazes attentively; looking intently.

In Somali

How to say it
RAH-nee-a
Given to
Girls
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon

In Swahili

How to say it
RAH-nee-a
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

RaniaRaniya

In Wolof

How to say it
RAH-nee-ah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon