Rama

¹ American  

[rah-muh] / ˈrɑ mə /

noun

1. (in the Ramayana) any of the three avatars of Vishnu: Balarama, Parashurama, or Ramachandra.

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-rama ² American  

1. variant of -orama, occurring as the final element in compounds when the first element is disyllabic and does not end in -r, used so that the entire word maintains the same number of syllables as panorama:

   Cinerama; telerama.

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Rama British  

/ ˈrɑːmə /

noun

1. (in Hindu mythology) any of Vishnu's three incarnations (the heroes Balarama, Parashurama, or Ramachandra)

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Etymology

Origin of Rama

from Sanskrit Rāma black, dark

Example Sentences

Jewish Insider published what it called an exposé revealing that the mayor’s wife Rama Duwaji, a private citizen who holds no public office, had liked social media posts sympathetic to Palestinian rights.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

"Fortunately, we reopened TikTok thanks to the company's understanding and the additional measures it took, precisely as a result of the ban," Rama said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Rama continues to promote Diella abroad as part of his promise to root out corruption -- a key requirement for the country's EU ambitions.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The country's Prime Minister Edi Rama says he is "proud and happy".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

As we walked along, we chanted over and over, “Rama nama satya hai,” “The name of Rama is truth.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan