Find out how popular the first name Ramsi has been for the last 17 years (from 2006 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ramsi by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Ramsi is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 90% of people named Ramsi being female.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ramsi.

The history of the first name Ramsi

The name Ramsi is believed to have originated from the ancient Egyptian language, dating back to the period between 3100 BC and 332 BC. It is derived from the Egyptian word "Ra-ms," which means "born of Ra," the ancient Egyptian sun god. The name was popular among the Egyptian nobility and ruling class, who revered the sun god and associated the name with divine protection and prosperity.

In ancient Egyptian texts and hieroglyphic inscriptions, the name Ramsi can be found etched on the walls of temples and tombs, often accompanying the names of pharaohs and high-ranking officials. One notable historical reference is the name "Ramses," which was the name of several famous pharaohs, including Ramses II, who reigned from 1279 BC to 1213 BC and is renowned for his military campaigns and monumental construction projects, such as the colossal statues at Abu Simbel.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Ramsi can be traced back to the Old Kingdom of Egypt (c. 2686 BC – 2181 BC), where it was commonly used among the nobility. One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name was Ramsi, a high-ranking official and vizier during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558 BC – 2532 BC), the builder of the second-largest pyramid at Giza.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ramsi, including:

1. Ramsi ibn Shaddad (c. 1007 AD – 1067 AD), a renowned Arab poet and philosopher from Cordoba, Spain, during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.

2. Ramsi al-Muqaddasi (c. 945 AD – 1000 AD), a Palestinian Arab geographer and one of the earliest writers on the subject of geography and travel in the Islamic world.

3. Ramsi Khuri (1891 – 1962), a Lebanese philosopher, educator, and politician who played a significant role in the formation of modern Lebanon.

4. Ramsi Jireir (born 1925), an Armenian-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works and public installations.

5. Ramsi Woodcock (1884 – 1965), a British journalist and author who wrote extensively about the Middle East and North Africa during the early 20th century.

While the name Ramsi has its roots in ancient Egyptian culture, it has transcended its origins and is now found in various cultures and regions around the world, with different spellings and pronunciations reflecting local linguistic adaptations.

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