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The baby name Rambha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAM-bah; IPA (English approx.): /ˈrʌm.bə/ — Sanskrit transliteration: Rambhā (IAST) /rəmˈbʱaː/.

Rambha is Hindu, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hindu, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: RAM-bah; IPA (English approx.): /ˈrʌm.bə/ — Sanskrit transliteration: Rambhā (IAST) /rəmˈbʱaː/

What is the meaning of the name Rambha ?

The baby name Rambha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAM-bah; IPA (English approx.): /ˈrʌm.bə/ — Sanskrit transliteration: Rambhā (IAST) /rəmˈbʱaː/.

Rambha is Hindu, Sanskrit in Origin.

Rambha is a feminine given name from Sanskrit Rambhā, literally “banana/plantain tree,” a ritual emblem of fertility and auspicious beginnings across South Asia. In Hindu mythology, Rambhā is one of the foremost apsarās in Indra’s court, celebrated for beauty, dance, and allure, so the name carries connotations of grace, charm, and festive prosperity.

The figure of Rambhā appears in the Mahābhārata, Rāmāyaṇa, Purāṇas, and classical kāvya, where she epitomizes celestial femininity and artistic refinement. As a given name it has seen intermittent use in North and South India, remaining relatively uncommon yet recognizable; its visibility rose in the late 20th century through Indian cinema (e.g., actress Rambha). Variants and transliterations include Rambhā (scholarly/diacritic form), Rambha (standard modern spelling), Rambhaa (to signal the long ā in Latin script), and Ramba (colloquial simplification). The core meaning unites fertility, beauty, and auspicious grace.

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Famous people with the name Rambha

Rambha Actor · Born 1977 · India Rambha is best known as an Indian actress who became popular in South Indian cinema and Bollywood. She appeared in well-known films such as Ullathai Allitha, Arunachalam, and Judwaa.

Rambha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
AE Girls 0 #542 12 20,968
IN Girls 0 #561 71 13,121
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Rambha is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Rambha

Rambha is predominantly a girl's name.
Rambha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced RAM-bah; IPA (English approx.): /ˈrʌm.bə/ — Sanskrit transliteration: Rambhā (IAST) /rəmˈbʱaː/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rambhā, Rambhaa and Rambhaah.
Across languages, Rambha has these equivalents: Apsara (Sanskrit — celestial nymph), Nymph (English equivalent).
Rambha is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Rambha are in our database, including Rambha (Actor).