Ragna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAHG-nah / /ˈrɑːɡ.nɑ/Old Norse; Scandinavian
Meaning
God's strength; powerful
Historical & Cultural Background
Ragna is derived from the Old Norse name 'Ragnarr', which is composed of the elements 'ragna' meaning 'gods' and 'arr' meaning 'army'. It has roots in Norse mythology, where names often reflected strength and valor. The name has been used in various Scandinavian cultures and has historical significance in Viking heritage.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ragnhild
- Ragnvald
International Variants
- Ragna (Icelandic)
- Ragnhild (Norwegian)
- Ragnvald (Swedish)
Famous people named Ragna
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Fictional characters named Ragna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ragna was first seen in the United States in 1885. Ragna has ranked as high as #816 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in North Dakota. In the past 5 years the name Ragna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ragna (1915)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ND | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1893 | 13 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |