Ram: meaning of the Hebrew name
רָם
Pronounced RAHM
Meaning of Ram
Ram means high, lofty and exalted. Ram son of Hezron was one of the forefathers in the line of King David.
and Hezron begot Ram, and Ram begot Amminadab;
וְחֶצְרוֹן הוֹלִיד אֶת־רָם וְרָם הוֹלִיד אֶת־עַמִּינָדָב׃
Ram in Hebrew
Ram is written רם in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- מMem
Gematria value: 240 (Resh 200 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninglofty
- PronunciationRAHM
- Hebrewרם
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Ram was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ram
What does the name Ram mean?
Ram means high, lofty and exalted. Ram son of Hezron was one of the forefathers in the line of King David.
How do you pronounce Ram?
Ram is pronounced RAHM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ram in Hebrew?
Ram is written רם in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָם).
Is Ram a biblical name?
Yes. Ram appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Ruth 4:19.
What is the gematria of Ram?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רם adds up to 240 (Resh 200 + Mem 40).
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