Ratna

Ratna (Sanskrit: रत्न, 'ratna') means 'jewel' or 'gem' and is an established feminine given name across the Malay archipelago, especially Java and Indonesia. Though its root is Sanskrit, Ratna is historically attested in Southeast Asian Muslim societies; notable bearers include women such as Ratna Sarumpaet in modern cultural records. In Islamic naming practice across Indonesia and Malaysia, many families combine indigenous names like Ratna with Islamic elements (for example, Ratna Nur or Ratna Aisyah), preserving local lexicon while signaling Muslim identity. Ratna sits alongside related regional names like [[Ratni]] and [[Ratna Sari]] which share the same lexical root and connotation of value and beauty. For parents seeking a rare, culturally grounded name that communicates preciousness rather than directly Arabic etymology, Ratna is a long-established choice in Southeast Asian Muslim contexts.