Ratnam
Sanskrit · Not verified · 2 syllables
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About the name Ratnam
Ratnam is a Sanskrit name meaning "jewel" or "precious gem," derived from the Sanskrit root "ratna" (रत्न), which literally translates to a valuable stone or treasure.
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Etymology
Ratnam is a Sanskrit name meaning "jewel" or "precious gem," derived from the Sanskrit root "ratna" (रत्न), which literally translates to a valuable stone or treasure. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Tamil, Telugu, and other South Indian cultures, with historical usage among Brahmin communities and widespread adoption across Indian subcontinent regardless of caste or creed in modern times.
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