Ramesses

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Ramesses Pronunciation

Ramesses is pronounced RAM-uh-seez /ˈræm.ə.siz/Medium

Meaning: From Egyptian, 'born of Ra; Ra has fashioned/given him' — the name of several pharaohs; we note the deity (the sun god Ra)Low

In 30 seconds: Born of Ra; Ra has fashioned him: Ramesses is Egyptian. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'RAM-uh-seez').

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Origin LowEgyptian

MeaningFrom Egyptian, 'born of Ra; Ra has fashioned/given him' — the name of several pharaohs; we note the deity (the sun god Ra)

U.S. rank (2024)#7596 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ramesses comes from Egyptian, 'born of Ra; Ra has fashioned/given him' — the name of several pharaohs, including Ramesses the Great (we note the deity, the sun god Ra). A crisp, bold name (said 'RAM-uh-seez'; nickname Rames).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, born-of-Ra at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Ramesses means 'born of Ra; Ra has fashioned/given him' in Egyptian — the name of several pharaohs, including Ramesses the Great — a crisp, bold name (we note the deity, the sun god Ra; said 'RAM-uh-seez').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ramesses — deity noted

Variations

RamsesRamesesRamesseu

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ramesses?

Ramesses is pronounced RAM-uh-seez (/ˈræm.ə.siz/). Press play above to hear Ramesses said aloud.

How do you say Ramesses?

Ramesses is said RAM-uh-seez (/ˈræm.ə.siz/). Press play above to hear Ramesses said aloud.

What does the name Ramesses mean?

Ramesses is Egyptian for 'born of Ra; Ra has fashioned him' — a pharaoh's name. We note the deity (Ra).

Is Ramesses a boy or girl name?

Ramesses is a boy's name.

How popular is Ramesses?

Ramesses is a very rare name in the U.S.