Unisex name
Rama name meaning
“pleasing, bringing delight”
Rama is a name used for boys and girls, meaning pleasing or bringing delight, from Sanskrit Rāma. It is also the name of the central figure in the Ramayana. The regional word rama meaning father has a separate history from this personal name.
What does Rama mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rama
As a personal name, Rama is commonly linked to Sanskrit Rāma, ‘pleasing’, the central figure of the Ramayana. The regional word rama meaning ‘father’ has a separate history.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Rama
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rama, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Rama as a first name
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Rama Edgar
Interpretation
May his prosperity bring joy, with resolve like a spear.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Edgar: prosperity and spear
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Interpretation
May wisdom and renown in battle be accompanied by joy.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Ludwig: renowned in battle
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Rama Masa
Interpretation
May every passage of time be filled with delight and joy.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Masa: time, period, month
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Rama Dino
Interpretation
May each day bring joy and feel full of delight.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Dino: day
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Rama Aldiansyah Prayoga
Interpretation
May he become a good ruler who brings others joy.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Aldiansyah: king, ruler
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
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Interpretation
May an outstanding son bring joy that continues to echo.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
- Gema: sound reflected back
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Rama Inu
Interpretation
May he become a delightful prince who brings others joy.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Inu: prince; royal son
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Interpretation
May faithfulness to truth bring joy and awe inspiring strength.Meaning of each word
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
Rama as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become a formidable emperor who also brings joy.Meaning of each word
- Kaisar: ruler holding the imperial title
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Interpretation
A compassionate person who brings joy, with a connection to February.Meaning of each word
- Febri: associated with February
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Insani: human, pertaining to humanity
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Interpretation
May he become the first knight to bring delight and joy.Meaning of each word
- Awal: first, the beginning
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Satryo: knight or warrior
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Interpretation
May joy and respect for justice take root like heartwood.Meaning of each word
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
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Interpretation
May excellence and a beautiful, magnificent appearance bring others joy.Meaning of each word
- Dika: superior, greater
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Ferial: beautiful and majestic in appearance
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Interpretation
May good fortune, loyalty, and honor become sources of joy.Meaning of each word
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Setiaji: loyalty and honor
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Interpretation
May he become an outstanding, strong person who brings joy.Meaning of each word
- Kuwat: strong and able to endure
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Hutama: foremost, most excellent
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Interpretation
May he become an older brother bringing joy through respected commands.Meaning of each word
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
- Kaka: an older sibling
Rama as a last name
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Interpretation
May he become an independent leader who brings delight and joy.Meaning of each word
- Partogi: guide, leader
- Anggono: alone, independent
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
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Dayan Rama
Interpretation
May he become a pleasant judge who brings others joy.Meaning of each word
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
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Nara Rama
Interpretation
May he become a delightful person who brings others joy.Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
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Angger Rama
Interpretation
May he become a delightful young person who brings joy.Meaning of each word
- Angger: young one, an address to a child
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
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Prastyo Rama
Interpretation
May his pledge of loyalty become a delightful source of joy.Meaning of each word
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
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Dirga Rama
Interpretation
May the joy he brings endure for a long time.Meaning of each word
- Dirga: long or enduring
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
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Aldila Rama
Interpretation
May the joy he brings reach across to the other side.Meaning of each word
- Aldila: beyond, on the other side
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
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Armando Rama
Interpretation
May he become a delightful soldier who brings others joy.Meaning of each word
- Armando: warrior, army man
- Rama: pleasing, bringing delight
How to pronounce Rama
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rama/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮙ |
Is Rama a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rama is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Rama ranks #89 among unisex names in our data sample (31 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rama
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Rama
- Rama Aiphama · b. 1956
- Rama Michael · b. 1984
- Rama Pratama · b. 1974
- Rama Pratama · b. 1988
- Rama Widi · b. 1985
- Rama Yaya Moektio · b. 1977
- Rama Dhanie Jazzi B
- Rama Dhini Salsabila Anggraeni · b. 2000
- Rama Eka Darma
- Rama Herlinda · b. 1997
- Rama Jonmuliaman Purba · b. 1959
- Rama Putra Pratama
FAQ about the name Rama
What is the meaning of Rama?
Rama means pleasing, bringing delight. As a personal name, Rama is commonly linked to Sanskrit Rāma, ‘pleasing’, the central figure of the Ramayana. The regional word rama meaning ‘father’ has a separate history.
Is Rama a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rama is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 69% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rama?
Rama is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Rama have?
Rama has 2 syllables (Ra-ma) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rama?
Rama ranks #89 among unisex names in our data sample (31 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rama?
Some ideas: Rama Edgar; Kaisar Rama Bisma; Partogi Anggono Rama.
Famous people named Rama?
Notable people named Rama include Rama Aiphama, Rama Michael, Rama Pratama.
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