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Raam
How to Pronounce Raam
Pronounced RAHM /ΛrΙm/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Ram/Raam β from Sanskrit Rama, 'pleasing, charming, dark' (the beloved deity); also Hebrew Raam, 'thunder; exalted'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Raam is a double-a spelling of Ram/Rama β from Sanskrit Rama, 'pleasing, charming, delightful; dark' (the seventh avatar of Vishnu, the hero of the Ramayana) β 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.
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What does the name Raam mean?
Raam spells Ram/Rama β Sanskrit 'pleasing, charming' (the deity Rama); also Hebrew 'thunder'. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Raam?
It's said RAHM /ΛrΙm/ β one syllable.
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.