Ramla
Ramla is a Muslim girl name meaning “A sandy place, a grain of sand”.
| Meaning | A sandy place, a grain of sand |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رملة |
| Pronunciation | RAM-lah |
| Arabic root | ر م ل (r-m-l) — sand |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ramla
Ramla means a patch of sand or sandy ground. It was the personal name of Umm Ḥabība, Ramla bint Abī Sufyān, one of the Mothers of the Believers, who married the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while she was living in Abyssinia. The city of Ramla in Palestine shares the name. It is popular among Somali, East African and South Asian Muslims.
Is Ramla a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramla is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and was the name of Umm Habiba, a wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Ramla used?
Common in Somalia, East Africa, Pakistan and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Ramla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramla mean?
Ramla means 'A sandy place, a grain of sand'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ramla a Muslim name?
Yes. Ramla is a Muslim name of Arabic origin and was the name of Umm Habiba, a wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Ramla in Arabic?
Ramla is written رملة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ramla?
Ramla is pronounced RAM-lah.