Unisex name
Ramlan name meaning
“sand, sandy”
Ramlan is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Arabic raml, meaning sand, and interpreted as sand or sandy. Its ending -an developed in local Malay usage. The resulting name form is not a direct translation of a standard Arabic form.
What does Ramlan mean?
Sand, sandy
In Indonesian: pasir, berpasir
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 Ramlan
Ramlan is commonly linked to Arabic raml, 'sand'. The name ending -an developed in local usage and is not a direct translation of a standard Arabic form.
Ramlan in Islam and the Quran
Ramlan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Ramlan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ramlan/ |
| Arabic script | رملان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦩ꧀ꦭꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮙ᮪ᮜᮔ᮪ |
Is Ramlan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ramlan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ramlan ranks #78 among unisex names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ramlan
- Ramdan♂The month of Ramadan
- Ramlah♀Stretch of sand, sandy ground
- Ramelan♂Associated with Ramadan
- Rahman♂Abundant in mercy
- Ramli♂Relating to sand
- Ruslan♂Lion
- Rama♂♀Pleasing, bringing delight
- Ramdani♂Associated with Ramadan
- Romlah♀A grain of sand
- Ramly♂Relating to sand
- Raihan♂A fragrant aromatic plant
- Rayhan♂Fragrant plant, basil
Famous people named Ramlan
- M. Ramlan · b. 1928
- Ramlan Hutahaean · b. 1955
- Ramlan Badawi · b. 1960
- H Ramlan Marzuki · b. 1957
- Ramlan · b. 1960
- Ramlan · b. 1968
- Ramlan
- Ramlan · b. 1963
- Ramlan Abdul Wahab Dg M · b. 1977
- Ramlan Boangmanalu · b. 1973
- Ramlan Comel · b. 1951
- Ramlan Djakaria · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Ramlan
What is the meaning of Ramlan?
Ramlan means sand, sandy. Ramlan is commonly linked to Arabic raml, 'sand'. The name ending -an developed in local usage and is not a direct translation of a standard Arabic form.
Is Ramlan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ramlan is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
Is the name Ramlan in the Quran?
Ramlan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Ramlan have?
Ramlan has 2 syllables (Ram-lan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ramlan?
Ramlan ranks #78 among unisex names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ramlan?
Notable people named Ramlan include M. Ramlan, Ramlan Hutahaean, Ramlan Badawi.
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