Ramla
Ramla is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A patch of sand”.
| Meaning | A patch of sand |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رملة |
| Pronunciation | RAM-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, East Africa, Pakistan, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Ramla
Ramla means a stretch of sand or sandy ground, from the root r-m-l, sand. Umm Ḥabība, the daughter of Abū Sufyān and one of the Mothers of the Believers, bore Ramla as her own name; she became the wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during her years in Abyssinia. The town of Ramla in Palestine bears the same name. Today it is well loved by Muslims in South Asia, East Africa and Somalia.
Is Ramla a Muslim name?
Ramla was the given name of Umm Habiba, one of the Prophet's ﷺ wives, which gives it a special place in Muslim tradition.
How popular is Ramla?
It is common in Somalia, East Africa, Pakistan and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Ramla
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ramla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramla mean?
Ramla means 'A patch of sand'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ramla a Muslim name?
Ramla was the given name of Umm Habiba, one of the Prophet's ﷺ wives, which gives it a special place in Muslim tradition.
How do you pronounce Ramla?
Ramla is pronounced RAM-lah.
Is Ramla a boy or girl name?
Ramla is usually a girl name.