Ramis
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ramis
Ramis derives from the Arabic root "R-M-S" meaning "to throw" or "to cast," and is related to the word "ramis" (رامس) meaning "one who throws." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Jewish populations in the Middle East and diaspora, with historical usage documented in both Islamic and Jewish traditions.
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Etymology
Ramis derives from the Arabic root "R-M-S" meaning "to throw" or "to cast," and is related to the word "ramis" (رامس) meaning "one who throws." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Jewish populations in the Middle East and diaspora, with historical usage documented in both Islamic and Jewish traditions.
Ramis currently ranks #13,588 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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