Ramses

Meaning son of Ra
Origin Egyptian
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ram-ses

About Ramses

Ramses is an alluring and historically rich name for a baby boy, carrying the legacy of the great ancient Egyptian pharaohs. With roots in Egyptian mythology, Ramses translates to "Re has borne him," symbolizing a connection to the sun god Ra, representing strength, power, and regal authority.

Choosing the name Ramses for your son bestows upon him a sense of grandeur and uniqueness. It reflects your appreciation for history and culture, as well as your desire to imbue your child with attributes associated with leadership and strength.

Despite its historical significance, Ramses easily blends into modern times, making it a distinctive choice with a touch of ancient charm. Potential nicknames like Ram, Rami, or Sam add versatility to the name.

As your little Ramses grows, he will carry with him the majestic essence of a revered pharaoh, making his mark on the world just as his ancient namesakes did millennia ago.

Variations of Name Ramses

Ramesses
Ramsses
Ramsees

Nicknames for Ramses

Ram
Rams
Rammy
Ses

Famous People Named Ramses

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Ramses YounanEgyptian surrealist artist
Ramses MalatyCoptic Orthodox bishop and author
Ramses BraakmanDutch professional footballer
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Ramses AlcaideSpanish entrepreneur and CEO
Ramses DebruyneBelgian long-distance runner
Ramses LonlackCameroonian basketball player
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Ramses RamezEgyptian actor and director
Ramses AlphonsusSouth Sudanese footballer
Ramses KefiDutch singer

Characters Named Ramses

Ramses MortonCharacter from the novel "Red Mars" by Kim Stanley Robinson
Ramses EmersonCharacter from the Amelia Peabody mystery series by Elizabeth Peters
Ramses the DamnedCharacter from Anne Rice's "The Mummy"

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Remy
Ronin
Raiden
Remington
Raul
Ryker
Rowdy
Rylan
Renzo
Reagan