Rayna

Rayna Meaning & Origin

About Rayna
The surname Rayna is of Bulgarian origin and is derived from the Bulgarian word "rayna," meaning "queen" or "royal." It is a feminine form of the name "Rayno," which itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Ragni," meaning "warrior" or "counsel." The surname Rayna is often associated with noble or regal ancestry and may have been given to individuals who held positions of power or authority in Bulgarian society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rayna: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rayna 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 Rayna is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/rayna*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rayna in Braille

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

The name Rayna in braille

How to sign the name Rayna using Sign Language

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

The name Rayna in sign language

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