Rama

Meaning of Rama

The name Rama stands as a warm embroidery upon the vast tapestry of world lore, its syllables—RAH-mah or RAH-muh—gliding like a soft vesper breeze through Indonesian forests, Indian temples and Hebrew highlands alike. Born in the lyric heart of Sanskrit, where it evokes both the radiant hero of the Ramayana and the very essence of delight, Rama carries with it the echoes of an epic love story as grand as a Tuscan sunset. In Indonesia it is sung with the hushed reverence of ancient court dances; in India and among Hebrew speakers it rises, exalted and universal, to whisper of heights both earthly and divine. Effortlessly unisex, it hints at boundless possibility—boy or girl, spirit or song—offering each child a passport to myth and meaning. Like the golden gilt on a Venetian palazzo, Rama shimmers with cultural resonance, inviting parents to partake in a tradition that spans continents yet feels intimately Italian in its celebration of belleza and cuore. It is at once a storied relic and a fresh promise—a name that, once spoken, lingers long after the last light has faded.

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/)

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