Pleasing, charming, or beloved
In Sanskrit, Raman is derived from the root 'ram', meaning to enjoy or be pleased. It is often associated with the concept of a charming or delightful person and is a name frequently found in Indian literature and history.
Less common today
Raman isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,118 in 1993.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist who discovered the Raman effect
Infamous Indian serial killer active in the 1960s
Indian international cricketer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
