Raman
Meaning of Raman
Raman is a male name with origins in both Russian and Indian languages. In Russian, it is pronounced as rah-MAHN (/rɑˈman/), while in Indian English, it is also pronounced as rah-MAHN (/rɑˈmɑn/). This name has variations in spelling but maintains the same pronunciation. Raman has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1958, with varying levels of popularity throughout the years. It reached its peak ranking in 2002 when it was ranked 7053rd most popular name for boys. Raman carries an international flavor and can be a unique choice for parents looking for a multicultural name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as rah-MAHN (/rɑˈman/)
Indian English
- Pronunced as rah-MAHN (/rɑˈmɑn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Raman
| Raman Lamba was an Indian cricketer known for his international career and popular presence in the Dhaka Premier League, tragically passing away after a cricket fielding accident. |
| Raman Malhotra is a British ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon known for his work at the Corneoplastic unit in Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. |
| Raman Srivastava, a 1973 batch Indian Police Service officer, served as the Director General of Police in Kerala Police and as the former Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF). |
| Raman Vijayan is a former Indian football player and the founder of Noble Football Academy and RamanVijayan Soccer School, currently serving as an assistant coach for the Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC. |
| Raman Prinja - Prof. Raman K. Prinja is an accomplished astronomer, professor, and author known for his outstanding contributions to astrophysics and science education, as well as his inspiring work with children. |
| Raman Mahadevan is an Indian playback singer famous for his Bollywood songs and the release of the indipop album, Ramanasia, in 2007. |
| Raman Arora is an Indian politician and the MLA representing the Jalandhar Central Assembly constituency in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, and a member of the Aam Aadmi Party. |
| Raman Sharma was an Indian cricket umpire who officiated in one Test match and eleven ODI games before his untimely death in a road accident in 1999. |
| Raman Subramanyan is an Indian table tennis player who competed in the men's doubles event at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
