rami

Rami is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, commonly transliterated as Rami or Ramy, and sometimes written as Rāmi. It derives from the Arabic verb ramā, meaning to throw or cast, and the form ramī can denote a thrower or archer. The name is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and among people of Arab heritage, and it has spread internationally through migration, media, and cultural exchange. Because Arabic is transcribed into Latin letters in many ways, variant spellings such as Ramy or Rāmi are common.

Beyond its use as a personal name, ramī or rami also appears in other linguistic and scientific contexts. In biology and anatomy, ramus is a Latin term whose plural is rami, used to describe branches of nerves, arteries, or other structures. In Italian, rami means branches, a usage that appears in botanical and architectural terminology. These senses are unrelated to the given name but share the same root concept of a branching or extending part.

Notable people with the given name include Rami Malek, an American actor known for his roles in Mr. Robot and Bohemian Rhapsody; Rami Hamdallah, a Palestinian-Dutch politician who served as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority; and Rami Yacoub, a Swedish-Lebanese music producer and songwriter who has worked with major international artists. The name remains in use across cultures, often reflecting its Arabic origins and its various transliterations.