Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)

Ram

Pronunciation /RAM/

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“pleasing”

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Ram's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Ram.

5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
Starting soundRa
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
Name-based RashiTula (Libra)
Traditional gemstoneDiamond
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Name Starting-Sound Rashi
R → Tula (Libra)
Traditional name-sound (akshar) association
Lucky gemstone: Diamond
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Meaning of Ram

Ram is a boy name of Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) origin, popular among Indian families. It means “pleasing, Lord Rama”.

Ram's Style

Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku) Indian Timeless Short Boy

Ram at a Glance

Popularity
96/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
4/100
Pronunciation
100/100

Ram is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Ram Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#20#26#322015201920232026
Status
Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#20

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Ram Name Profile

Meaningpleasing
OriginIndian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ikshvaku)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterR
Letters3
Syllables1
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score96/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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