Boy name
Ramadhan name meaning
“the fasting month of the Islamic calendar”
Ramadhan is a male 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. Ramadan is another spelling of the same name.
What does Ramadhan 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 Ramadhan
From Arabic Ramaḍān, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The month name is related to an Arabic root referring to intense heat.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ramadhan in Islam and the Quran
Ramadhan 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 Ramadhan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ramadhan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Ramadhan as a first name
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Ramadhan Usamah
Interpretation
A picture of a mighty lion within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Usamah: mighty lion
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Interpretation
A picture of success alongside the first morning light during Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn
- Faza: to win, succeed
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Ramadhan Mifta
Interpretation
A picture of an opening key within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
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Ramadhan Fariz
Interpretation
May discernment find expression within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Fariz: one who distinguishes or sorts
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Interpretation
May goodness and good fortune accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Ramadhan Wardi
Interpretation
A picture of rosy hues within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Wardi: rose-like or rose-colored
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Ramadhan Hidayatul
Interpretation
May guidance toward truth accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Hidayatul: guidance, direction toward truth
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Ramadhan Bagir
Interpretation
May the pursuit of deeper knowledge accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
Ramadhan as a middle name
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Interpretation
A key opening expressions of gratitude during the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
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Interpretation
A picture of virtue and the first Arabic letter during Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Interpretation
May precision and goodness accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
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Interpretation
A picture of patience and a heavenly garden during Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
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Interpretation
A chosen figure with abundant gifts of goodness during Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Interpretation
A picture of a key to dawn within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Miftahul: the key of
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Fajri: relating to dawn
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Interpretation
May patience and abundant goodness accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Interpretation
May nobility and wisdom accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Hikam: wisdom and wise sayings
Ramadhan as a last name
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Azka Ramadhan
Interpretation
May greater purity grow within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Fitrah Ramadhan
Interpretation
A picture of natural disposition within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Nuryaman Ramadhan
Interpretation
A picture of light accompanying the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Nuryaman: light
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Interpretation
May goodness and sincerity of heart accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved nighttime visitor during the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Mudaffar Ramadhan
Interpretation
May victory be attained within the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Hamam Ramadhan
Interpretation
May strong determination and enthusiasm accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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Interpretation
May joy and gentleness accompany the fasting month of Ramadan.Meaning of each word
- Masrur: filled with joy
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
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How to pronounce Ramadhan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ramadhan/ |
| Arabic script | رمضان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦩꦝꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮙᮓ᮪ᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Ramadhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ramadhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ramadhan ranks #109 among boy names in our data sample (139 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 Ramadhan
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 Ramadhan
- Ramadhan Sananta · b. 2002
- Ramadhan K.H. · b. 1927
- Ramadhan Saputra · b. 1986
- Ramadhan Pohan · b. 1966
- Ramadhan · b. 1981
- Ramadhan · b. 1981
- Ramadhan Ausah Budiman
- Ramadhan E · b. 1963
- Ramadhan Feni · b. 1986
- Ramadhan Harahap
- Ramadhan Harisman · b. 1970
- Ramadhan Syahputra · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Ramadhan
What is the meaning of Ramadhan?
Ramadhan 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 Ramadhan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ramadhan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ramadhan?
Ramadhan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ramadhan in the Quran?
Ramadhan 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 Ramadhan have?
Ramadhan has 3 syllables (Ra-mad-han) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Ramadhan?
Ramadhan ranks #109 among boy names in our data sample (139 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ramadhan?
Other spellings: Ramadan.
What full names go well with Ramadhan?
Some ideas: Ramadhan Usamah; Mifta Ramadhan Syukron; Azka Ramadhan.
Famous people named Ramadhan?
Notable people named Ramadhan include Ramadhan Sananta, Ramadhan K.H., Ramadhan Saputra.
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