What origin is the name Ravana?

Ravana comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Ravana?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Ravana — for example Sara, Kiara, Anaya. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Ravana?

Ravana starts with the syllable “Ra” (रा), which traditionally belongs to Chitra nakshatra, pada 3, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Ravana

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ravana

Ravana

Boy

Indian

3 syllables

Ravana is an Indian boy's name meaning "An unjust king.", Rashi Tula.

With Indian roots, Ravana is a boy name that means "An unjust king.". It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Tula
Nakshatra: chitra (Ra)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

An unjust king.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Ravana

What does Ravana mean?

Ravana is a boy name of Indian origin meaning "An unjust king.".

How popular is Ravana?

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Sister names that go with Ravana

Sara Kiara Anaya Mira Myra Anika

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ra (रा)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Chitra, pada 3
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Ra” suit babies born in Chitra nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Tula rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.