Gender: Male
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Victorious, Royal, King or Ruler
Pronunciation: rah-oh, raʊ, R AW
Popularity Rank: #9,755
Rao is a South Indian title/surname that means 'king' or 'ruler'. It is commonly used to denote a person descended from royalty or a landlord.
The name Rao is of Indian origin and means Victorious, Royal, King or Ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Rao is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rah-oh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): raʊ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AW
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Rao is recorded 5,220 times globally, ranking it as the 9,755th most common name worldwide.
Rao is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 2,018 occurrences, making it the 1,548th most popular name in the country.
In United Arab Emirates, the name Rao is found among 1 in every 1345 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #1,548 | 1 : 1,433 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,076 | 1 : 1,345 |
| India | #1,586 | 1 : 1,942 |
| Oman | #1,522 | 1 : 1,733 |
| United States of America | #9,118 | 1 : 7,866 |
| Malaysia | #5,566 | 1 : 9,616 |
| Kuwait | #2,153 | 1 : 3,235 |
| Bahrain | #1,116 | 1 : 1,917 |
| Italy | #8,371 | 1 : 8,695 |
| Qatar | #2,609 | 1 : 3,990 |
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