Ramanathan
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ramanathan
Ramanathan is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rama" (an avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology) and "natha" (meaning lord or master), thus meaning "Lord Rama" or "master of Rama." The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities, particularly among Tamil and Telugu-speaking populations in South India, with historical usage among Brahmin families.
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Etymology
Ramanathan is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rama" (an avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology) and "natha" (meaning lord or master), thus meaning "Lord Rama" or "master of Rama." The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities, particularly among Tamil and Telugu-speaking populations in South India, with historical usage among Brahmin families.
Ramanathan currently ranks #4,878 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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