Ramराम
Rāma · traditionally used for boys
“Pleasing one; 7th avatāra of Viṣṇu”
The pleasing one; the seventh avatāra of Viṣṇu in the tretāyuga; hero of the Rāmāyaṇa; prince of Ayodhyā.
Starting sound and where it falls
Ram begins with Ra — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ra open Chitra pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Honors Rāma, the beloved prince of Ayodhyā and Viṣṇu's avatāra of virtue.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Ram mean?
Ram (Rāma) is attested as “Pleasing one; 7th avatāra of Viṣṇu.” The pleasing one; the seventh avatāra of Viṣṇu in the tretāyuga; hero of the Rāmāyaṇa; prince of Ayodhyā.
Which nakshatra sound does Ram fit?
Ram begins with the sound Ra, which opens Chitra pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Ram a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Ram is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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