Ram

Ram has established histories in more than one language. In Hindi, it is a form of Sanskrit Rama, commonly understood as pleasing or delightful. Rama is the central figure of the Ramayana and an incarnation of Vishnu in Hindu tradition, giving Ram a substantial devotional and literary background.

Hebrew Ram has a separate meaning, exalted or high, and appears as a personal name in the Bible. The two traditions should be understood individually rather than combined into a single origin story. English speakers may also hear the everyday word for a male sheep, but that resemblance does not explain either the Hindu or the Hebrew name. Family language and religious tradition are especially helpful in identifying the intended meaning.