Name Meaning and Origin of Ram

The baby name Ram is Sanskrit in origin and its meaning is pleasing, delighting, lovely, charming or dark.

Ram is the seventh avatar of Vishnu, born as the eldest son of Dashrath and Kausalya. His wife was Sita, and his brothers were Lakshman, Bharath and Shatrughan. The adventures of Ram are recorded in the Ramayan.

Ram is pronounced raam. राम

Ram is a name suitable for boys.