Meaning and Origin
What does the name Rama mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Rama is of African origin and means "Gift for God. Rama means Goddess".
- A submission from India says the name Rama means "Gift for god" and is of English origin.
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Rama means "It is the foundation of your traditional values. Providing for them is of the utmost importance! People know you as dependable, responsible and social. Always able to get enthusiastic about the endless beauty in this world. Feeling the most harmonious at home you find pleasure in decorating it. Nevertheless you are not completely unselfish, because of a tendency to teach others while expecting gratitude".
- According to a user from India, the name Rama is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Beautiful".
- A user from Delaware, U.S. says the name Rama is of African origin and means "Beauty".
- A submission from India says the name Rama means "Indian Goddess of Wealth (Luxmi)".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Rama means "Mercy".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Rama is of Arabic origin and means "Little hill".
- Avatar of Vishnu whose name is synonymous with God; any of three incarnations: Ramachandra or Parashurama or Balarama ("in Hindu folklore Rama is the epitome of chivalry and courage and obedience to sacred law")
From Sanskrit रमा (ramā)
- (Hinduism) A name of the goddess Lakshmi (Devanagari: रमा).
- A female given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India.
- Alternative spelling of Rāma
Rama was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano and Portuguese