<<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.
Given name Rakoto Frah (1923–2001), Malagasy musician William René Rakoto Mahefarinoro, Malagasy politician
Surname José Rakoto (born 1980), Malagasy rugby union player Prince Rakotosehenondradama (Radama II) (1829–1863), Malagasy monarch