About Ratnayake
The surname Ratnayake is of Sri Lankan origin and is derived from the Sinhalese language. It is a combination of two words: "ratna," meaning "jewel" or "precious stone," and "yake," which is a suffix denoting ownership or belonging. Therefore, the surname Ratnayake can be interpreted to mean "belonging to or associated with jewels" or "one who possesses or is connected to precious stones."
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The surname Ratnayake is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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