Boy name
Ramadan name meaning
“the fasting month of the Islamic calendar”
Ramadan is a masculine name from Arabic Ramaḍān, meaning the fasting month of the Islamic calendar. Ramaḍān names the ninth month of that calendar and is related to an Arabic root referring to intense heat. Ramadhan is another spelling of the name, with the same month as its reference.
What does Ramadan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Ramadan
From Arabic Ramaḍān, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The month name is related to an Arabic root referring to intense heat.
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Ramadan in Islam and the Quran
Ramadan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رمضان) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 185.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ramadan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ramadan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ramadan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Hudzaifah: something shortened or reduced
- Farabi: originating from Farab
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Meaning of each word
- Ramadan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Hudzaifah: something shortened or reduced
- Mustopo: the chosen one
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Ramadan Zaid
Meaning of each word
- Ramadan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
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Sulkarnain Ramadan Fadillah
Meaning of each word
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
- Ramadan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Ramadan Wafi
Meaning of each word
- Ramadan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Wafi: faithful; keeping promises
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Meaning of each word
- Ramadan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Abdur: servant of; part of a compound name
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
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How to pronounce Ramadan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ramadan/ |
| Arabic script | رمضان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦩꦢꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮙᮓᮔ᮪ |
Is Ramadan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ramadan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ramadan ranks #1,485 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ramadan
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
- Juli♂♀The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar
Famous people named Ramadan
- Ramadan · b. 1964
- Ramadan Binta · b. 1980
- Ramadan Chandra Tampubolon · b. 1985
- Ramadan Syahri · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Ramadan
What is the meaning of Ramadan?
Ramadan means the fasting month of the Islamic calendar. From Arabic Ramaḍān, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The month name is related to an Arabic root referring to intense heat.
Is Ramadan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ramadan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ramadan?
Ramadan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ramadan in the Quran?
Ramadan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رمضان) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 185.
How many syllables does Ramadan have?
Ramadan has 3 syllables (Ra-ma-dan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ramadan?
Ramadan ranks #1,485 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ramadan?
Other spellings: Ramadhan.
What full names go well with Ramadan?
Some ideas: Ramadan Hudzaifah Farabi; Ramadan Hudzaifah Mustopo; Ramadan Zaid.
Famous people named Ramadan?
Notable people named Ramadan include Ramadan, Ramadan Binta, Ramadan Chandra Tampubolon.
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