| Pronunciation | Ranī |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Sanskrit |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Ranee, Raani |
Rani (Sanskrit: राणी, romanized: Rāṇī) is a female title, equivalent to queen, for royal or princely rulers in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It translates to 'queen' in English.[1] It is also a Sanskrit Hindu feminine given name. The term applies equally to a queen regnant as well as a wife of a Raja/Rai or Rana