Rayna
Meaning of Rayna
Rayna carries a passport stamped in Latin, Slavic, and Semitic ink. It descends from Latin regina and Spanish reina—both meaning “queen”—while sharing ground with the Hebrew-Yiddish raina, “pure” or “song.” In Bulgaria the name recalls national-heroine Rayna Knyaginya; in the United States it has held a steady middle-order berth, most recently logging 385 newborns at rank 584 in 2024, a pattern of quiet endurance rather than boom-and-bust fashion. Pronounced RAY-nuh, the two-syllable form is brisk, melodic, and easily voiced in English, Spanish, or Bulgarian classrooms alike. Contemporary nods range from old-time fiddler Rayna Gellert to Nashville’s fictional star Rayna Jaymes, lending an artistic sheen without overexposure. Compact yet regal, the name offers parents a cross-cultural choice that moves smoothly from playground to passport, wearing its crown with understated confidence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RAY-nuh (/ˈreɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Rayna
| Rayna Rapp is a New York University anthropology professor known for her extensive research on reproduction, genetics, and disability, including the award-winning book "Testing Women, Testing the Fetus." |
| Rayna Katsarova was a Bulgarian scholar who specialized in ethnomusicology. |
| Rayna Kirilova Terziyska is a Bulgarian pop-folk and traditional music singer born on 30 September 1981 in Sandanski. |
