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ratan

Ratan is a term with multiple uses in the Indian subcontinent. In Hindi, Urdu, and related languages, ratan means jewel or gem. It derives from the Sanskrit ratna and appears in jewelry terminology, including navaratna, the nine gems associated with traditional Indian jewelry and astrology. The word also extends to gemstones and beads valued for beauty or rarity.

Ratan is also a common masculine given name in India, Pakistan, and neighboring regions. It is often

In literature and popular culture, the word ratna appears in titles and expressions that evoke preciousness

See also: Navaratna, Ratna.

used
to
convey
qualities
of
value
and
excellence
and
can
appear
as
a
first
name
or
as
part
of
compound
names.
One
widely
known
figure
bearing
this
name
is
Ratan
Tata,
an
Indian
industrialist
who
served
as
chairman
of
Tata
Sons
and
led
major
corporate
ventures.
and
auspiciousness,
reflecting
its
status
as
a
symbol
of
value
in
South
Asian
languages
and
traditions.