Ramona
Ramona is a Christian girl name of Germanic, via Spanish origin, meaning “Wise protector”.
| Meaning | Wise protector |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ruh-MOH-nuh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, Spain, Romania, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Ramona
Ramona is the feminine form of Ramón, the Spanish version of Raymond. It goes back to the Germanic Raginmund, from ragin 'counsel' and mund 'protection'. The name spread in the United States after Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel Ramona, set in Southern California, and later through the children's books about Ramona Quimby. It is also well used in Spain, Romania and Latin America.
Is Ramona a Christian name?
Ramona is used in Catholic Spanish-speaking countries partly in honour of St. Raymond Nonnatus and St. Raymond of Peñafort, though it has no biblical source.
How popular is Ramona?
An established name that has seen renewed interest in English-speaking countries in recent years.
Gifts with the name Ramona
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ramona
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramona mean?
Ramona means 'Wise protector'. It is of Germanic, via Spanish origin.
Is Ramona a Christian name?
Ramona is used in Catholic Spanish-speaking countries partly in honour of St. Raymond Nonnatus and St. Raymond of Peñafort, though it has no biblical source.
How do you pronounce Ramona?
Ramona is pronounced ruh-MOH-nuh.
Is Ramona a boy or girl name?
Ramona is usually a girl name.