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Ramani
How to Pronounce Ramani
Pronounced rah-MAH-nee /rΙΛmΙ.ni/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit ramani, 'a beautiful, charming woman; pleasing'; also Swahili ramani, 'a map; foretelling'; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Ramani comes from Sanskrit ramani, 'a beautiful, charming woman; pleasing, delightful' (from ram, 'to please, to delight') β and it is also a Swahili word, ramani, 'a map; a foretelling' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft name across South Asia and East Africa, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'rah-MAH-nee').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-beautiful-woman at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ramani mean?
Ramani is Sanskrit for 'a beautiful, charming woman; pleasing', and Swahili for 'a map; foretelling'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Ramani?
It's said rah-MAH-nee /rΙΛmΙ.ni/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Ramani a boy or girl name?
Ramani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Ramani?
Ramani is a rare name in the U.S.