Rama
Meaning of Rama
Rama is a unisex name with various origins and associations. In Indonesian, it is pronounced as RAH-mah (/ra.ma/), while in Indian and Hebrew, it is pronounced as RAH-muh (/rɑˈmə/ and /rɑː.mə/ respectively). In Indian (Sanskrit), it is pronounced as RAH-muh (/rə.mə/). Variations of the name include Ram and Raman.
In the United States, Rama has had varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent times, it has been given to a small number of newborns each year, ranking around 10,000th in terms of occurrence. However, in previous decades, it enjoyed more popularity with higher rankings. For example, in 1954, Rama ranked 15th in popularity with 2,888 occurrences.
Overall, Rama is a versatile name with multicultural roots that can be a unique option for parents looking for a distinctive name for their child.
Pronunciation
Indonesian
- Pronunced as RAH-mah (/ra.ma/)
Indian
- Pronunced as RAH-muh (/rɑˈmə/)
Hebrew
- Pronunced as RAH-muh (/rɑː.mə/)
Indian (Sanskrit)
- Pronunced as RAH-muh (/rə.mə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Rama
| Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok Maharaj, also known as Rama I, was the founder of the Rattanakosin Kingdom and the first monarch of the Chakri dynasty of Siam. |
| Swami Rama Tirtha, also known as Ram Soami, was an influential Indian teacher of Vedanta who promoted 'practical Vedanta' and advocated for the education of Indian youth during his tours in the United States. |
| Rama Burshtein is an American-born Israeli filmmaker known for her 2012 debut feature, Fill the Void. |
| Sir Sri Rama Varma XV, also known as the Rajarshi of Cochin, was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 1895 to 1914. |
| Sir Rama Varma XIV KCSI was the first Maharajah of Cochin to be knighted and ruled the Kingdom of Cochin from 1864 to 1888. |
