Ramashankar
Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ramashankar
Ramashankar is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rama" (an avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology) and "Shankar" (Shiva), literally meaning "Rama-Shiva" or one who embodies both deities.
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Etymology
Ramashankar is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Rama" (an avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology) and "Shankar" (Shiva), literally meaning "Rama-Shiva" or one who embodies both deities. The name is predominantly used in Hindu communities across India, particularly in North and Central India, reflecting the syncretic worship of major Hindu deities.
Ramashankar currently ranks #2,353 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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