Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: From the Sanskrit "ram" — to please, to delight. Rama is "the one who delights all beings," the embodiment of righteousness.
Why Was This Name Given?
Rama was named for the joy his very presence brought — a child who would grow into the measure of dharma itself, pleasing gods and men alike by always choosing the right path over the easy one.
The Story
Born to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, Rama is remembered not for the battles he won but for the promises he kept. When a palace intrigue sent him into fourteen years of forest exile on the eve of his coronation, he accepted it without a flicker of resentment — choosing a father's word over a kingdom.
"Rama is not great because he was a god. He is worshipped because, given every reason to fail at being good, he never did."
His search for his abducted wife Sita carried him across India and into legend, aided by Hanuman and an army of vanaras, until the war at Lanka restored dharma to the world. To name a child Rama is to wish them a life of integrity, patience and quiet, unbreakable strength.
Numerology: 5 · Rashi: Karka · Nakshatra: Punarvasu · Lucky Colour: Pearl White · Scripture: Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Rama mean?
Rama means "one who delights" or "pleasing" in Sanskrit, and stands for the ideal of righteousness (dharma).
Who were Rama’s parents?
Rama was the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya of Ayodhya.
Which scripture is Rama from?
Rama is the hero of the Ramayana by Valmiki and the Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas.