Nepali girl name
Rajani name meaning
रजनी
Say it: RA-ja-ni/rʌdʑʌni/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #113
Meaning of Rajani
Night.
नेपालीमा: रजनी संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ रात हुन्छ। यसले शान्त र शीतल रातको सुन्दरतालाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Rajani
Rajani means night, a simple Sanskrit meaning with a quiet, restful feeling. Parents drawn to time and night imagery may find that directness appealing. The six-letter name is pronounced RA-ja-ni, with three easy-flowing syllables and the emphasis at the beginning. Rajani ranks #113 among girl names in our sample, making it common. The group of names ending in -ni includes the feminine -ini, with examples such as Rohini, Kamini and Mohini. For related sounds, explore Ragani, Ramani or the rhyming Chandani.
Includes the feminine -ini: Rohini, Kamini, Mohini, Rajani (night). More girl names ending in -ni →
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Rajani at a glance
| Name | Rajani |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | रजनी also राजनि, राजनी |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 6 letters · 3 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #113 among girl names (14 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Rajani
- Rajani Shrestha · b. 1981
Nepalese politician and female bodybuilder
- Rajani Joshi · b. 1968
badminton player
- Rajani K.C
Nepali actress
Girl names with a similar meaning
Names that sound like Rajani
Rajani in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐖𑐣𑐷 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒖𑒢𑒲 |
| Bengali | রজনী |
| Gujarati | રજની |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀚𑀦𑀻 |
| IAST romanization | rajanī |
FAQ about the name Rajani
What is the meaning of Rajani?
Rajani means: Night. (नेपालीमा: रजनी, रात)
Is Rajani a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Rajani in Nepali?
Rajani is written रजनी in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written राजनि or राजनी.
How do you pronounce Rajani?
Rajani is pronounced RA-ja-ni (IPA: /rʌdʑʌni/).
What is the origin of the name Rajani?
Rajani is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rajani?
Rajani ranks #113 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Rajani?
Notable people named Rajani include Rajani Shrestha (Nepalese politician and female bodybuilder); Rajani Joshi (badminton player); Rajani K.C (Nepali actress).