What origin is the name Zarana?

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

What are good brother names for Zarana?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Zarana — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Zarana?

Zarana starts with the syllable “Ja” (जा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, in Makar rashi (Capricorn). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Zarana

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zarana

Zarana

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Zarana is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from Persian/Urdu roots for gold or precious metal. It is used as a name to reflect that a child is precious.".

With Indian roots, Zarana is a unisex name that means "Derived from Persian/Urdu roots for gold or precious metal. It is used as a name to reflect that a child is precious.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from Persian/Urdu roots for gold or precious metal. It is used as a name to reflect that a child is precious.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Zarana

What does Zarana mean?

Zarana is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from Persian/Urdu roots for gold or precious metal. It is used as a name to reflect that a child is precious.".

How popular is Zarana?

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Brother names that go with Zarana

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Zarana.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ja (जा)
Rashi: Makar (Capricorn)
Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha, pada 3
Name number: 8

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

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