Nepali boy name
Ramu name meaning
रामु
Say it: RA-mu/ramu/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #352
Meaning of Ramu
Affectionate diminutive of Rama.
नेपालीमा: रामु राम नामको मायालु छोटो रूप हो। घरपरिवारमा यो नाम स्नेहपूर्वक बोलाउन प्रयोग गरिन्छ।
About the name Ramu
An affectionate diminutive of Rama, Ramu carries a tender, familiar feeling and a direct connection to Rama. This Hindi name may appeal if you want that connection in a short and gentle form. Four letters make up the pronunciation RA-mu, with a clear first beat and a soft ending. Ramu is less common in our sample, ranking #352 among boy names. Ram and Rama let you compare closely related forms, while Raju offers a similar sound and its own affectionate meaning.
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Ramu at a glance
| Name | Ramu |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | रामु also रमु, रामू |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Rama |
| Starts with | R · र |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #352 among boy names (15 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.
Names that sound like Ramu
- Ram♂रामPleasing, charming
- Raju♂राजुAffectionate form of Raj
- Rama♂♀रामPleasing, charming
- Ravi♂रविThe Sun
- Raj♂राजRule, kingdom
- Rahul♂राहुलConqueror of miseries
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Rabi♂रविThe Sun
- Raja♂राजRule, kingdom
- Ramji♂रामजीRespectful form of Lord Rama
- Romi♂♀रोमीAffectionate short form
- Renu♂♀रेनुDust, pollen
Ramu in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐬𑐵𑐩𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒩𑒰𑒧𑒳 |
| Bengali | রামু |
| Gujarati | રામુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀭𑀸𑀫𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | rāmu |
FAQ about the name Ramu
What is the meaning of Ramu?
Ramu means: Affectionate diminutive of Rama. (नेपालीमा: रामु)
Is Ramu a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Ramu in Nepali?
Ramu is written रामु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written रमु or रामू.
How do you pronounce Ramu?
Ramu is pronounced RA-mu (IPA: /ramu/).
What is the origin of the name Ramu?
Ramu is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Ramu?
Ramu ranks #352 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.