108 Names of Ram with Meaning

What 108 names of Ram means

The Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali is chanted on Ram Navami, on Diwali and at the close of Ramcharitmanas readings, often with tulsi leaves. The names follow Ram's life: the son of Dasharatha, the prince in exile, the husband searching for Sita, the builder of the bridge and the king of Ayodhya.

Each name has its own page with meaning, numerology (ank jyotish) and story.

Chant on Sunday and Thursday, with kheer, panjiri and tulsi.

How to chant 108 names of Ram

Here is the simple traditional way families approach 108 names of Ram, step by step, so you can follow it at home without pressure.

1. Bathe and sit in a clean place
2. Light a lamp before the deity
3. Remember Ganesha first
4. Chant the name with Om before and Namah after
5. End with a prayer for forgiveness and share prasad

Ram ke 108 naam

Har naam Lord Ram ka ek gun batata hai. Sunday and Thursday ko subah ya shaam deepak jala kar naam ka jaap karein. Arth samajh kar bolne se mann shaant hota hai.

People phrase it many ways: ram names, ram ashtottara shatanamavali, ram ke 108 naam, ram names for baby. All of these point to the same reading, and this page answers them together.

What you may be feeling about 108 names of ram

If you came to 108 names of ram hoping for good news, that hope deserves respect. Maybe you came here because a name of God is close to your heart, you want to chant it daily, or you are thinking of it for your baby. Wanting a sign that life is about to open up is one of the oldest and most human feelings there is, and it is the reason families have looked at the sky for thousands of years.

If 108 names of ram is making you uneasy, that is valid too. Or maybe you worry that you will say it wrongly, or that a name chosen without full knowledge brings bad luck. You are not being silly or superstitious. When a word like this enters a family conversation, it is natural for the heart to tighten and for the mind to ask what it means for the people you love.

Our tradition takes both feelings seriously. Tradition is gentle here. The Puranas say a name of God remembered with love purifies, even when it is said imperfectly, as the story of Ajamila shows. So whatever you are feeling right now, our elders felt it too and wrote about it.

The same tradition then softens the first reaction. So the meaning matters more than perfect sound. Learn what the name says, say it with attention, and let it become a quiet companion. A single factor in a chart, a calendar or a name describes a theme to work with, not a sentence that is already written. Effort, timing, good company and a calm mind shape how it unfolds.

So hold the feeling gently, and then look at the whole picture. That is where one word turns into a clear, hopeful direction, and it is exactly what a personal reading is for.

Why 108 names of ram still matter

The Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali is chanted on Ram Navami, on Diwali and at the close of Ramcharitmanas readings, often with tulsi leaves. The names follow Ram's life: the son of Dasharatha, the prince in exile, the husband searching for Sita, the builder of the bridge and the king of Ayodhya.

Each name has its own page with meaning, numerology (ank jyotish) and story.

Chant on Sunday and Thursday, with kheer, panjiri and tulsi.

• Shri Ram: shri Ram means the delight. It is name 1 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Ramabhadra: ramabhadra means the auspicious Ram. It is name 2 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Ramachandra: ramachandra means moon like Ram. It is name 3 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Shashvata: shashvata means the eternal. It is name 4 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Rajivalochana: rajivalochana means lotus eyed. It is name 5 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Shriman: shriman means the glorious. It is name 6 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Rajendra: rajendra means king of kings. It is name 7 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Raghupungava: raghupungava means best of the Raghus. It is name 8 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Janakivallabha: janakivallabha means beloved of Janaki. It is name 9 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jaitra: jaitra means the victorious. It is name 10 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jitamitra: jitamitra means who wins over foes. It is name 11 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Janardana: janardana means protector of people. It is name 12 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Vishvamitrapriya: vishvamitrapriya means dear to Vishvamitra. It is name 13 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Danta: danta means the self controlled. It is name 14 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sharanatranatatpara: sharanatranatatpara means protector of those who seek refuge. It is name 15 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Valipramathana: valipramathana means who defeated Vali. It is name 16 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Vagmi: vagmi means the eloquent. It is name 17 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Satyavachana: satyavachana means speaker of truth. It is name 18 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Satyavikrama: satyavikrama means truly valiant. It is name 19 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Satyavrata: satyavrata means of true vows. It is name 20 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Vratadhara: vratadhara means keeper of vows. It is name 21 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Hanumadashrita: hanumadashrita means ever served by Hanuman. It is name 22 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Kausaleya: kausaleya means son of Kausalya. It is name 23 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Kharadhvamsi: kharadhvamsi means destroyer of Khara. It is name 24 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Viradhavadhapandita: viradhavadhapandita means who defeated Viradha. It is name 25 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Vibhishanaparitrata: vibhishanaparitrata means protector of Vibhishana. It is name 26 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Harakodandakhandana: harakodandakhandana means who broke Shiva's bow. It is name 27 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Saptatalaprabhetta: saptatalaprabhetta means who pierced seven palms. It is name 28 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dashagrivashirohara: dashagrivashirohara means who defeated Ravana. It is name 29 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jamadagnyadarpadalana: jamadagnyadarpadalana means who humbled Parashurama's pride. It is name 30 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Tatakantaka: tatakantaka means who ended Tataka. It is name 31 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Vedantasara: vedantasara means essence of Vedanta. It is name 32 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Vedatma: vedatma means soul of the Vedas. It is name 33 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Bhavaroga Bheshaja: bhavaroga Bheshaja means medicine for worldly ills. It is name 34 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dushanatrishirohanta: dushanatrishirohanta means who defeated Dushana and Trishira. It is name 35 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Trimurti: trimurti means the three forms. It is name 36 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Trigunatmaka: trigunatmaka means beyond the three gunas. It is name 37 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Trivikrama: trivikrama means of three strides. It is name 38 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Trilokatma: trilokatma means soul of the three worlds. It is name 39 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Punyacharitrakirtana: punyacharitrakirtana means whose story is holy. It is name 40 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Trilokarakshaka: trilokarakshaka means protector of the three worlds. It is name 41 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dhanvi: dhanvi means the archer. It is name 42 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dandakaranyakartana: dandakaranyakartana means who freed Dandaka forest. It is name 43 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Ahalyashapashamana: ahalyashapashamana means who freed Ahalya. It is name 44 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Pitribhakta: pitribhakta means devoted to his father. It is name 45 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Varaprada: varaprada means giver of boons. It is name 46 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jitendriya: jitendriya means master of the senses. It is name 47 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jitakrodha: jitakrodha means master of anger. It is name 48 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jagadguru: jagadguru means teacher of the world. It is name 49 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Rikshavanarasanghati: rikshavanarasanghati means who united bears and vanaras. It is name 50 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Chitrakutasamashraya: chitrakutasamashraya means who lived at Chitrakoot. It is name 51 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jayantatranavarada: jayantatranavarada means who spared Jayanta. It is name 52 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sumitraputrasevita: sumitraputrasevita means served by Lakshman. It is name 53 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sarvadevadhideva: sarvadevadhideva means god of all gods. It is name 54 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mritavanarajivana: mritavanarajivana means who revived the vanaras. It is name 55 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mayamarichahanta: mayamarichahanta means who ended the golden deer Maricha. It is name 56 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mahadeva: mahadeva means the great god. It is name 57 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mahabhuja: mahabhuja means mighty armed. It is name 58 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sarvadevastuta: sarvadevastuta means praised by all gods. It is name 59 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Saumya: saumya means the gentle. It is name 60 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Brahmanya: brahmanya means devoted to wisdom. It is name 61 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Munisamstuta: munisamstuta means praised by sages. It is name 62 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mahayogi: mahayogi means the great yogi. It is name 63 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mahodara: mahodara means the generous. It is name 64 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sugrivarajyada: sugrivarajyada means who gave Sugriva his kingdom. It is name 65 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sarvapunyadhikaphala: sarvapunyadhikaphala means fruit of all merit. It is name 66 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Smritasarvaghanashana: smritasarvaghanashana means who removes sin when remembered. It is name 67 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Adipurusha: adipurusha means the first person. It is name 68 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Paramapurusha: paramapurusha means the supreme person. It is name 69 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mahapurusha: mahapurusha means the great person. It is name 70 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Punyodaya: punyodaya means rise of merit. It is name 71 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dayasara: dayasara means essence of compassion. It is name 72 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Puranapurushottama: puranapurushottama means the ancient supreme person. It is name 73 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Smitavaktra: smitavaktra means smiling faced. It is name 74 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mitabhashi: mitabhashi means who speaks little. It is name 75 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Purvabhashi: purvabhashi means who speaks first. It is name 76 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Raghava: raghava means of the Raghu line. It is name 77 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Anantagunagambhira: anantagunagambhira means of endless deep virtues. It is name 78 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dhirodattagunottama: dhirodattagunottama means noble and steady. It is name 79 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mayamanushacharitra: mayamanushacharitra means who lived as a human. It is name 80 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Mahadevadipujita: mahadevadipujita means worshipped by Shiva. It is name 81 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Setukrit: setukrit means builder of the bridge. It is name 82 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jitavarashi: jitavarashi means who crossed the ocean. It is name 83 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sarvatirthamaya: sarvatirthamaya means form of all pilgrimages. It is name 84 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Hari: hari means remover of sorrow. It is name 85 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Shyamanga: shyamanga means dark bodied. It is name 86 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sundara: sundara means the handsome. It is name 87 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Shura: shura means the brave. It is name 88 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Pitavasa: pitavasa means clad in yellow. It is name 89 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dhanurdhara: dhanurdhara means bearer of the bow. It is name 90 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sarvayajnadhipa: sarvayajnadhipa means lord of all sacrifice. It is name 91 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Yajvi: yajvi means performer of sacrifice. It is name 92 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Jaramaranavarjita: jaramaranavarjita means beyond age and death. It is name 93 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Shivalingapratishthata: shivalingapratishthata means who installed the Rameshwaram linga. It is name 94 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sarvagunavarjita: sarvagunavarjita means free of all faults. It is name 95 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Paramatma: paramatma means the supreme soul. It is name 96 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Parabrahma: parabrahma means the supreme reality. It is name 97 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sachchidanandavigraha: sachchidanandavigraha means form of being, awareness and bliss. It is name 98 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Paramjyoti: paramjyoti means the supreme light. It is name 99 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Paramdhama: paramdhama means the supreme abode. It is name 100 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Parakasha: parakasha means the supreme sky. It is name 101 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Paratpara: paratpara means beyond the highest. It is name 102 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Paresha: paresha means the supreme lord. It is name 103 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Paraga: paraga means who leads across. It is name 104 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Para: para means the beyond. It is name 105 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Sarvadevatmaka: sarvadevatmaka means soul of all gods. It is name 106 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Ayodhyapati: ayodhyapati means lord of Ayodhya. It is name 107 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Dasharathi: dasharathi means son of Dasharatha. It is name 108 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Kodandadhari: kodandadhari means holder of the Kodanda bow. It is name 109 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Maryada Purushottam: maryada Purushottam means the ideal person. It is name 110 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Siyavar: siyavar means husband of Sita. It is name 111 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Raghunandan: raghunandan means joy of the Raghus. It is name 112 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.
• Raghunath: raghunath means lord of the Raghus. It is name 113 in our list of the 108 names of Lord Ram.

Where 108 names of ram leads on KismatAstro

This page gathers every name of Ram on KismatAstro. Start with Shri Ram, Ramabhadra, Ramachandra, then follow the links inside each story.

Every name here tells part of the story in the Lord Ram guide. After chanting 108 names of ram, many families read one of the chalisas for the same deity. End your chanting of 108 names of ram with the aarti of the same deity.

Stories like this are why families still look for a good day before a new step. You can see today's timings in the free name numerology (naam ka ank jyotish) calculator, and plan ahead with festival dates (tyohar kab hai).

What the old texts and scholars say

Our retelling follows the ashtottara shatanamavali of Lord Ram in the Puranic and stotra tradition. Versions differ by region and family, and every one of them is treated with respect here.

If you would like to read further, Britannica's entry on Rama gives a clear, well sourced overview: Britannica's entry on Rama.

For a second view, see Hinduism portal on Wikisource, which keeps public domain translations.

A gentle seven day practice inspired by 108 names of ram

You do not need a big ritual. These small steps keep the story alive in daily life, and none of them cost money.

1. Day 1: read the meaning of the name
2. Day 2: chant it 11 times at sunrise
3. Day 3: read the deity's story
4. Day 4: chant it 108 times on a mala
5. Day 5: offer a flower or a lamp
6. Day 6: share the meaning with family
7. Day 7: notice what has changed in your mind

When and how to chant 108 names of Ram

Here are the 108 names of Lord Ram, the ashtottara shatanamavali chanted on Sunday and Thursday, each with its meaning, name number (naam ka ank) and how to chant it. Families usually chant it on Sunday and Thursday, at sunrise or at lamp time. There is no single correct clock time in the old texts; what matters is a calm mind, a clean place and attention. If you are new to it, start with the short version and add more as it becomes a habit.

Many readers ask whether they must follow every step exactly. Tradition answers kindly: the Rama Ashtottara Shatanamavali is chanted on Ram Navami, on Diwali and at the close of Ramcharitmanas readings, often with tulsi leaves. The names follow Ram's life: the son of Dasharatha, the prince in exile, the husband searching for Sita, the builder of the bridge and the king of Ayodhya. A sincere attempt done with love is complete, and a missed detail is never a cause for fear. Elders often say that the practice shapes the person more than the person perfects the practice.

Common worries about 108 names of Ram, answered gently

These are the questions families send us most often. Each worry is real, and each has a calm, traditional answer.

• I am not sure I pronounce the name correctly. Say it slowly with its meaning in mind. Tradition says the feeling reaches before the sound.
• I chose this name for my baby without checking anything. A name of God carries a good meaning. If you want comfort, check the name number (naam ka ank) with the free calculator; there is nothing to fear.
• I missed my daily chanting. Begin again the next day. No missed day erases earlier devotion.
• I do not have a mala. Count on your fingers, or simply chant for two minutes. The count is a help, not a condition.
• Something hard happened after I started chanting. Hard times come to everyone and are not a punishment for prayer. Keep the name as a support, and seek practical help too.

108 names of Ram across India

In North India the names of Ram are chanted in Sanskrit with Hindi meanings, often in a group after aarti. In Maharashtra and Gujarat the same ashtottara is sung with local tunes, and in the South it is recited in temples with a flower for each name.

Bengal and Odisha families chant with a conch and a lamp. Overseas families in Dubai, London or Toronto keep the same names at a small home altar, sometimes reading them from a phone.

Whichever version your family follows, it is valid. KismatAstro tells the commonly shared form and respects every regional and family custom.

108 names of Ram and your rashi

Every rashi can chant 108 names of Ram. Astrology (jyotish) adds only a gentle flavour, a way to make the practice feel more personal. If you know your Moon sign (chandra rashi), find it below. If not, the free moon sign (chandra rashi) calculator tells you in a minute.

• Mesh: your rashi brings fire and quick devotion; keep it short and heartfelt.
• Vrishabh: your rashi loves steady ritual; the same time each day suits you.
• Mithun: your rashi connects through words; reading the meaning aloud helps.
• Kark: your rashi feels it deeply; doing it with family comforts you.
• Simha: your rashi shines with confidence; lead the family in it.
• Kanya: your rashi values precision; the step by step order calms you.
• Tula: your rashi seeks balance; doing it with your partner suits you.
• Vrishchik: your rashi goes deep; quiet evening practice suits you.
• Dhanu: your rashi loves wisdom; read the story behind it.
• Makar: your rashi values discipline; a fixed weekly day works best.
• Kumbh: your rashi thinks of others; share prasad or help someone after.
• Meen: your rashi is naturally devotional; music and lamps lift you.

Taking 108 names of Ram one step further

Devotion often brings a personal question to the surface: a marriage that is taking time, a job, a child's future or simple peace at home. That is a natural moment to look at your own chart. A name you love carries a number and a planet; seeing how it sits with your own birth chart (janam kundli) turns a feeling into a clear, personal picture, whether for you or for a baby name.

Begin free with the name numerology (naam ka ank jyotish) calculator. If you would like a personal reading written from your own birth details, our reports and prices explains what each report covers, and the offer below this page shows the current price. The free content above stays free, always.

Carrying 108 names of Ram into your own life

108 names of Ram is not a test you can fail. It is a story that has comforted families for centuries, and it asks only for attention and a kind heart.

If something in it touched a hope or a worry in your own life, a marriage, a child, money or health, that is a good moment to look at your own chart calmly. The free kundli (muft janam kundli) shows it, and a personal written reading is there if you want more depth.