Rama

Rama is a female first name of Hindu origin that means 'the wife' in German and is also used as an epithet for the goddess Lakshmi. However, the name is also used for boys, in which case it carries meanings such as 'the appealing', 'the beautiful', or 'the agreeable'.

What does the name Rama mean?

Rama is a female first name from Hinduism that translates to 'the wife' in German and also serves as an epithet for the goddess Lakshmi. The name is also used for boys, where it has meanings such as 'the appealing', 'the beautiful', or 'the agreeable'. Furthermore, Rama is considered the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu. The name originates from Sanskrit and derives from the word ramā (रमा), which means 'the wife' as well as 'pleasant', 'beneficial', 'agreeable', 'appealing', or 'beautiful'. Rama is the protagonist of the Indian epic 'Ramayana', which tells the story of the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana and his attempt to win her back. In the German-speaking world, the name is particularly known through the margarine of the same name. Ram is a common short form for males.

Where does the name Rama come from?

The name Rama has both female and male origins and comes from Sanskrit. Meanings include 'the beautiful' and 'the appealing', among others. In Sanskrit, the term consists of ramā, which means 'the wife' as well as pleasant, beneficial, agreeable, appealing, and beautiful. The languages in which the name appears include Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.

How do you pronounce Rama?

The pronunciation of the name Rama is bisyllabic and open-structured. The name is pronounced as 'Ra-ma' [ˈʁaːma], with the long 'a' sound at the beginning conveying a sense of openness and calm. The repetition of 'a' in both syllables creates a harmonious balance and fullness of sound. As a result, Rama appears powerful yet gentle - simple, sonorous, and harmonious in overall sound.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Rama enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016, reaching 1,299th. Over the last ten years, Rama has been chosen as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,132nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,464th. The name's popularity can also be observed worldwide.

Nicknames & pet names

Rami / Ramoke

Famous people

• Chilakalapudi Seeta Rama Anjaneyulu (Indian actress)
• Damerla Rama Rao (Indian artist)
• Midde Rama Rao (Film producer from the USA)
• Rama Bansil (American physicist)
• Rama Burshtein (American film director)
• Rama Chandra Mouli (Writer from India)
• Rama Jucker (Cellist from Switzerland)
• Rama Kant Shukla (Indian writer)
• Rama Mehta (Indian writer)
• Rama with rapeseed oil (Food, tastes good)
• Rama Narayanan (Indian film director)
• Rama Prabha (Indian actress)
• Rama Pratama (Indonesian footballer)
• Rama Ravi (Singer from India)
• Santha Rama Rau (Writer from America)
• Siramdasu Venkata Rama Rao (Indian painter)
• Uma Rama Rao (Indian dancer)