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Ramona (name)

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Ramona
Pronunciation/rəˈmnə/
Genderfemale
Language(s)Spanish, Old German and Romanian[1]
Origin
Meaningwise protector,[2] decision and protector[3]
Other names
Related namesMona

Ramona is usually a feminine given name, the feminine form of Ramon (Spanish) and Raymond (Old German), meaning "wise protector".[2] Today, it is used in Spain, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Italy, and Portugal, and in some countries of Latin America and North America.[1] It was made popular by the 19th century novel Ramona and by a series of Ramona children's books by Beverly Cleary.

The name Ramona was a popular first name for women (rank 296 of 4276) in the United States in 1960.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Ramona at Think Baby Names
  2. ^ a b Ramona at Nameberry
  3. ^ Name:Ramona at Nickelodeon Parents Connect