Ran: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration

Updated February 28, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

Scandinavian : Goddess of the sea

Boy name origins & meanings

Anglo-Saxon : Shield; wolf

Boy name variations

How Popular Is The Name Ran

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