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Ramesses
How to Pronounce Ramesses
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
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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.
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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).
How do you pronounce Ramesses?
It's said RAM-uh-seez /ˈræm.ə.siz/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
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.