Rani (Hindi : रानी) is a Hindu/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means "duchess", "queen" and "sovereign". Rani is also a nickname of the Israeli masculine name Ran, which used also by female, which means "[He] sings".

Räni is a small borough in Ülenurme Parish, Tartu County in southern Estonia, it is located on the southwestern side of the city of Tartu. It has a population of 466 (as of 1 September 2010).