Name meaning
Ramla
An ancient Arabic name meaning sand, sandy place.
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Name meaning and origin
Ramla derives from the word raml (sand) in Arabic and means grain of sand, a sandy place; this word is also preserved in the name of the Ramla city in Palestine. The name is among the simple girl names tied to nature used by the ancient Arabic tribes.
The most famous person in history to bear this name is Ramla bint Abu Sufyan, the daughter of Abu Sufyan and a wife of the Prophet (peace be upon him); when she emigrated to Abyssinia she became a widow after her husband changed his religion, and the Prophet chose her as his wife through a messenger. For this reason she is also known by the kunya Umm Habibah and is counted among the Mothers of the Believers.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Ramla, Ramlah, Remle
- Pronunciation
- ræm.ˈlæ
Notable people with this name
Ramla bint Əbu Süfyan (Ümmü Habiba) (r.anha)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Ramla?
Ramla means sand, a sandy place.Is the name Ramla mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Ramla does not appear in the Quran, but its bearer Ramla bint Abu Sufyan is known as Umm Habibah, a wife of the Prophet (peace be upon him).Is Ramla a boy or a girl name?
Ramla is a girl name.