Rama: meaning of the Hebrew name
רָמָה
Pronounced rah-MAH
Meaning of Rama
Rama means high and exalted, from the Hebrew root rom, height. It is also the name of the city where the prophet Samuel lived and from which he judged Israel.
And his return was to Ramah, for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and he built there an altar unto the LORD.
וּתְשֻׁבָתוֹ הָרָמָתָה כִּי־שָׁם בֵּיתוֹ וְשָׁם שָׁפָט אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיִּבֶן־שָׁם מִזְבֵּחַ לַיהֹוָה׃
Rama in Hebrew
Rama is written רמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָמָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- מMem
- הHe
Gematria value: 245 (Resh 200 + Mem 40 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghigh, lofty
- Pronunciationrah-MAH
- Hebrewרמה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Rama 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 Rama
What does the name Rama mean?
Rama means high and exalted, from the Hebrew root rom, height. It is also the name of the city where the prophet Samuel lived and from which he judged Israel.
How do you pronounce Rama?
Rama is pronounced rah-MAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Rama in Hebrew?
Rama is written רמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָמָה).
Is Rama a biblical name?
Yes. Rama appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 7:17.
What is the gematria of Rama?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רמה adds up to 245 (Resh 200 + Mem 40 + He 5).
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