রাণী
rani/rani/
The English word "queen" is translated into Bengali as রাণী (rani). Wiktionary also lists শাহবানু (śahbanu).
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bengali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| রাণী | rani | /rani/ /ɹani/ |
| শাহবানু | śahbanu |
রাণী is a noun used to refer to a female monarch.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides two forms: রাণী and শাহবানু.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rani.
Did you know?
- The Bengali word রাণী is a cognate of the Romani word 'rani'. This reveals an ancient linguistic link between the languages of the Indian subcontinent and the Romani people.
- While রাণী is the common term, the use of শাহবানু evokes a more formal, imperial atmosphere associated with the Mughal influence in Bengal.
- The word বানু in শাহবানু is often used as a respectful name or title for women in South Asia, independent of royalty.
Examples in context
- রাণীকে সবাই পছন্দ করে।Everybody likes the queen.This sentence shows how to use the form রাণী in a sentence.
- তিনি সেই রাজ্যের রাণী ছিলেন।Tini shei rajjer rani chilhen.She was the queen of that kingdom.
- রাণী খুব দয়ালু ছিলেন।Rani khub doyalu chilhen.The queen was very kind.
Example conversation
Tania and Sourav are discussing a historical movie.
- সৌরভ Souravতুমি কি ওই সিনেমার রাণীকে দেখেছ?Tumi ki oi cinemar ranike dekhecho?Have you seen the queen in that movie?
- তানিয়া Taniaহ্যাঁ, রাণী খুব চমৎকার অভিনয় করেছেন।Hya, rani khub chomotkar obhinoy korechen.Yes, the queen acted wonderfully.
- সৌরভ Souravতার পোশাকগুলো কি খুব সুন্দর ছিল না?Tar poshakh gulo ki khub sundor chilo na?Weren't her clothes very beautiful?
- তানিয়া Taniaহ্যাঁ, রাণীকে দেখতে সত্যিই রাজকীয় লাগছিল।Hya, ranike dekhte shottyi rajokiyo lagchilo.Yes, the queen looked truly regal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “queen” translations and entries রাণী, শাহবানু, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries রাণী, শাহবানু, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
