Ramaरमा
Ramā · traditionally used for girls
“Charming one; epithet of Lakṣmī”
The charming one; an epithet of Lakṣmī; the delightful one.
Starting sound and where it falls
Rama 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 Lakṣmī as the charming, delightful goddess of fortune.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Rama mean?
Rama (Ramā) is attested as “Charming one; epithet of Lakṣmī.” The charming one; an epithet of Lakṣmī; the delightful one.
Which nakshatra sound does Rama fit?
Rama 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 Rama a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Rama is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
Find your baby’s exact nakshatra and pada
Enter the birth date, time, and place. The calculation and your naming sounds are shown first, free of charge.
Check your birth details →