Ramya
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
Pronounced RUM-yaa /ˈrʌmjɑː/
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About the name Ramya
Beautiful, pleasing, delightful.
Etymology
From Sanskrit रम्या (ramya), from the root रम् (ram) "to delight, to enjoy." It means "beautiful," "lovely," "pleasing" — in classical Indian poetry the word describes enchanting, idyllic scenes, harmonious music and aesthetic pleasures. A long-popular feminine name across South India.
Ramya currently ranks #6,065 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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Famous bearers
- Ramya (Indian actress & politician) actress
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