Ramesses Name meanings & History

The name Ramesses means "born of Ra" or "Ra has given birth" in Egyptian mythology. Ra was the sun god in ancient Egypt. From Ῥαμέσσης (Rhamesses), the Greek form of Egyptian rꜥ-ms-sw meaning "born of Ra", composed of the name of the supreme god Ra combined with the root msj "be born". Ramesses was the name of eleven Egyptian pharaohs of the New Kingdom. The most important of these were Ramesses II the Great who campaigned against the Hittites and also built several great monuments (13th century BC), and Ramesses III who defended Egypt from the Libyans and Sea Peoples (12th century BC). The name Ramesses is most commonly used as a first name for boys. It is particularly popular among people of Egyptian or African heritage who are interested in honoring their cultural and historical roots.

Zodiac Sign of Ramesses: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Ramesses:

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

A: Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive

M: Memory,Mommy,Mushy,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Maternal,Mother

E: Enliven,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate

S: Security,Sensuality,Sex,Social Standing,Solidity,Status,Success

Ramesses is:

• a Devious name
• a Formal name
• a Nerdy name
• a Refined name
• a Urban name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Ramesses was Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great. He ruled Egypt for 66 years during the 13th century BC and was known for his numerous military campaigns, impressive building projects, and cultural achievements. Other historical figures with the name Ramesses include Ramesses III, who defended Egypt against invading Sea Peoples, and Ramesses IV, who was responsible for many significant constructions in the Valley of the Kings.

Related Names to Ramesses

Ramses, Ramesses II, Ramesses III, Ramesses IV, Ramesses V, Ramesses VI, Ramesses VII, Ramesses VIII, Ramesses IX, Ramesses X, Ramesses XI.

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