Rama - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Rama \r(a)-ma\ is pronounced RAH-mah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "on high, exalted". The Hindu deity Vishnu is a kindly god who appears in two forms as Rama.

Rama has 1 variant form: Ramah.

Baby names that sound like Rama are Rayma, Rima and Roma.

Rama is a very rare female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Rama. Click here to compare Rama with related baby names.