Remya
Remya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Malayalam origin, meaning “Pleasing, lovely, delightful”.
| Meaning | Pleasing, lovely, delightful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Malayalam |
| Written as | രമ്യ |
| Pronunciation | REM-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Remya
Remya is the Malayalam spelling of Ramya, a Sanskrit adjective meaning pleasing, charming or delightful. It comes from the root ram, to delight or enjoy, which also lies behind names such as Rama and Ramani. The e spelling is typical of Kerala, where Ramya is pronounced closer to 'Remya'. The name was especially fashionable for girls born in Kerala in the 1980s and 1990s.
Is Remya a Hindu name?
Remya is used mainly by Hindu families. It is not the name of a specific deity, but it shares a root with Rama and other names of Hindu religious literature.
How popular is Remya?
Familiar in Kerala, especially among women born in recent decades; Ramya is the more common spelling elsewhere in India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Remya mean?
Remya means 'Pleasing, lovely, delightful'. It is of Sanskrit, via Malayalam origin.
Is Remya a Hindu name?
Remya is used mainly by Hindu families. It is not the name of a specific deity, but it shares a root with Rama and other names of Hindu religious literature.
How do you pronounce Remya?
Remya is pronounced REM-yah.
Is Remya a boy or girl name?
Remya is usually a girl name.