Nepali boy name
Ram name meaning
राम
Say it: RAM/ram/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #18
Meaning of Ram
Pleasing, charming; name of Lord Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu.
नेपालीमा: राम संस्कृत मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ मनमोहक र आनन्द दिने हुन्छ। यो विष्णुका सातौँ अवतार भगवान् रामको नाम हो।
About the name Ram
Short and direct, Ram carries the meaning pleasing or charming. It is also the name of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, so its warmth comes with a clear devotional connection. The pronunciation RAM fits into one syllable and just 3 letters. At #18 among boy names in our sample, Ram is very common. For parents who like its simplicity, Rama offers another spelling, Ramu an affectionate related form, and Raj a similarly brief sound.
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Ram at a glance
| Name | Ram |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | राम also रम, रम् |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Rama |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 3 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #18 among boy names (220 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Ram
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Ram
- Ram Baran Yadav · b. 1948
former President of Nepal
- Ram Chandra Poudel · b. 1944
President of Nepal since 2023
- Ram Bahadur Bomjon · b. 1990
Nepalese religious cult leader
- Ram Sahaya Yadav · b. 1970
Nepali politician
- Ram Raja Prasad Singh · b. 1936
Nepalese politician (1936-2012)
- Ram Krishna Dhakal · b. 1974
Nepalese musician and singer
- Ram Bahadur Thapa · b. 1953
politician
- Ram Saroj Yadav · b. 1953
Deputy Chief Minister of Madhesh Province
- Ram Chandra Jha · b. 1953
politician
- Ram Chandra Yadav · b. 1961
Indian politician
- Ram Saran Mahat · b. 1951
Nepalese politician
- Ram Shah
King of Gorkha principality
Names that sound like Ram
Ram in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐵𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒰𑒧 |
| Bengali | রাম |
| Gujarati | રામ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀸𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | rām |
FAQ about the name Ram
What is the meaning of Ram?
Ram means: Pleasing, charming; name of Lord Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu. (नेपालीमा: राम)
Is Ram a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Ram in Nepali?
Ram is written राम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रम or रम्.
How do you pronounce Ram?
Ram is pronounced RAM (IPA: /ram/).
What is the origin of the name Ram?
Ram is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ram?
Ram ranks #18 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Ram?
Notable people named Ram include Ram Baran Yadav (former President of Nepal); Ram Chandra Poudel (President of Nepal since 2023); Ram Bahadur Bomjon (Nepalese religious cult leader).
What are other spellings of Ram?
Other spellings of Ram: Rama.