Ramona

Ramona is a girl name of Spanish origin, meaning Wise protector.

What Ramona means

Wise protector.

Ramona sits at 6 letters, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room.

Where Ramona comes from

Spanish names blend Latin roots with Visigothic and Arabic influence, and many are tied to Marian devotions or saints' days, which is how a single name can have several regional forms.

Ramona is recorded as Spanish in origin. Browse other Spanish names.

How popular is Ramona?

Ramona does not currently chart in the top 100 girl names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.

The character of Ramona

The thread we file Ramona under is Wisdom — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Wisdom

Names like Ramona

These share Ramona's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

  • Ramon — Wise protector.
  • Raul — Wolf counsel; wise.
  • Sophia — Wisdom.
  • Zofia — Wisdom.
  • Athena — Goddess of wisdom and war.
  • Aubrey — Elf ruler; wise.
  • Avery — Ruler of the elves; wise.
  • Cassandra — Shining upon man; a prophetess.
  • Clarity — Brightness; clear understanding.
  • Hui — Intelligent, wise.
  • Ira — The earth; goddess of speech.
  • Jisoo — Wisdom and goodness.

More Spanish names

  • Ramon — Wise protector.
  • Raul — Wolf counsel; wise.
  • Pilar — Pillar of strength; Our Lady of the Pillar.
  • Rocio — Dew; Our Lady of the Dew.
  • Pedro — Rock; stone.
  • Rodrigo — Famous ruler.
  • Paz — Peace.
  • Rosario — Rosary; crown of roses.
  • Paula — Small and humble.
  • Salvador — Savior.