ڕۆنا

Rona

girlKurdish

Rona is a Muslim girl name meaning “Light, bright, radiant”.

MeaningLight, bright, radiant
GenderGirl
OriginKurdish
Arabic spellingڕۆنا
PronunciationROH-nah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Rona

Rona is a Kurdish name from ronî, 'light', and means 'bright' or 'radiant'. It belongs to the same family as Ronahi. The name also exists separately in Scottish and Hebrew use, but among Kurds it carries this sense of light. Its Arabic counterpart in meaning is Nūr.

Is Rona a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Among Kurds, Rona is a Kurdish name meaning 'light', used by Muslim families.

Where is the name Rona used?

Used among Kurds in Iraq, Turkey and Syria.

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Spellings and variants of Rona

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rona mean?

Rona means 'Light, bright, radiant'. It comes from Kurdish.

Is Rona a Muslim name?

Yes, in practice. Among Kurds, Rona is a Kurdish name meaning 'light', used by Muslim families.

How do you write Rona in Arabic?

Rona is written ڕۆنا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rona?

Rona is pronounced ROH-nah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.