Rakoto

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<<Rakoto>> is a Malagasy surname widespread in the territories of the former <<Merina Kingdom>> (high central lands), especially within the <<Merina elites>>. He often refers to the <<Malagasy Nobility>> (<<Andriana>>) or free commoners (<<Hova>>). The prefix Rakoto- is frequently placed at the beginning of the name and can designate the social status or nobility of the family bearing this prefix.

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  • José Rakoto (born 1980), Malagasy rugby union player
  • Prince Rakotosehenondradama (Radama II) (1829–1863), Malagasy monarch

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