Ravan

Ravan Meaning & Origin

About Ravan
The surname Ravan is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "ravana," which means "roaring" or "crying." It is primarily associated with the Hindu epic Ramayana, where Ravana is depicted as a powerful demon king. The surname Ravan may be used by individuals who trace their ancestry to regions influenced by Hindu culture and mythology, particularly in India and Nepal.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ravan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ravan: 393
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ravan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ravan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RFN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0105
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈreΙͺvΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ravan in Braille

Here's how to represent Ravan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ravan in braille

How to sign the name Ravan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ravan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ravan in sign language

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