Ruma

English

"fame, braggart"

Ruma Origin and Meaning

The name Ruma is a girl's name.

Ruma is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'pleasing' or 'beautiful,' and has connections to Hindu mythology. The name also appears in various cultures including Bengali, where it has similar connotations of beauty. In some Baltic contexts, it may relate to words meaning 'spacious' or 'roomy.' Ruma remains uncommon in Western countries but has steady usage in South Asian communities. The name's brevity and simple vowel-consonant pattern make it easily pronounceable across different languages. Ruma carries a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and balanced syllables, offering a name that is both exotic to Western ears yet accessible in pronunciation.