Raam

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Raam Pronunciation

Raam is pronounced RAHM /ˈrɑm/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ram/Raam — from Sanskrit Rama, 'pleasing, charming, dark' (the beloved deity); also Hebrew Raam, 'thunder; exalted'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pleasing; the god Rama: Raam spells Ram — 'pleasing, charming' (the deity Rama). Strong, devout, and warm (said 'RAHM').

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling of Ram/Raam — from Sanskrit Rama, 'pleasing, charming, dark' (the beloved deity); also Hebrew Raam, 'thunder; exalted'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5585 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Raam is a double-a spelling of Ram/Rama — from Sanskrit Rama, 'pleasing, charming, delightful; dark' (the seventh avatar of Vishnu, the hero of the Ramayana) — and independently a Hebrew name, Raam, 'thunder; exalted, lofty' (routes layered, which we note). A strong, devout name across India and beyond (said 'RAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, pleasing-or-thunder at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Rama means 'pleasing, charming, delightful' in Sanskrit — a beloved Hindu deity, an avatar of Vishnu — and Raam in Hebrew means 'thunder; exalted' — Raam is a double-a spelling, strong and devout (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RAHM').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Rama — routes layered

Variations

RamRamaRaum

Nicknames

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Themes & Styles

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If you like Raam…

Ram— the standard spelling

Avraham— a fellow Hebrew choice

Lahiam— shares Raam's Hebrew roots

Rafe— another Hebrew name

Noam— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Raam?

Raam is pronounced RAHM (/ˈrɑm/). Press play above to hear Raam said aloud.

How do you say Raam?

Raam is said RAHM (/ˈrɑm/). Press play above to hear Raam said aloud.

What does the name Raam mean?

Raam spells Ram/Rama — Sanskrit 'pleasing, charming' (the deity Rama); also Hebrew 'thunder'. The routes are layered.

Is Raam a boy or girl name?

Raam is a boy's name.

How popular is Raam?

Raam is a rare name in the U.S.