Ranna, Rannā: 3 definitions

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Ranna means something in the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Rannā.—name of the Sun-god's wife in West Indian my- thology; probably a modification of Rājñī. See Ep. Ind., Vol. XXXII, p. 343. The name is also spelt Raṇṇā or Rāṇā. Note: rannā is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Raṇṇa (रण्ण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Araṇya.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Ranna (ರನ್ನ):—

1) [noun] a cut and polished gemstone or a pearl, used for ornamentation; a gem.

2) [noun] a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; a ruby.

3) [noun] (fig.) a highly valued person or thing; a gem.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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