Rama Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rama Name at a Glance

Name	Rama
Meaning	Pleasing. Rama was mythological seventh incarnation of Vishnu and his story is told in the Hindi Ramayana.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rama Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rama means “Pleasing. Rama was mythological seventh incarnation of Vishnu and his story is told in the Hindi Ramayana”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rama Name Origin

Our database records Rama under Sanskrit origin. Browse more Sanskrit baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rama a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rama is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rama

When considering Rama for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.