Boy • Modern Tamil
Rama
ராமா
Signature Meaning
Rama is a Sanskrit name often translated as "pleasing" or "delight." It is borne by the legendary prince and hero of the Ramayana and is revered as an avatar of the god Vishnu in Hindu tradition. The name is widely used across India, including among Tamil-speaking families, as a devotional and classical name.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ɾAːMaː/
Starts with2 / R
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 8 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
R(2) + A(1) + M(4) + A(1) = 8
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 15 → Root 6
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
1· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeRAH-maa
Tamil syllablesரா-மா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ɾaːmaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Raamaa