Ramses is a name for males. It is pronounced as RAM-zees. This name is credited with Egyptian origins. This name was derived from the Egyptian sun god Ra. Thus the meaning of this name itself is 'begotten by Ra' or 'born of the sun'. It is a very ancient name and was popular during those times as a first name but was given only to the rich and powerful like the kings.
In fact eleven pharaohs of ancient Egypt were named as Ramses. Rameses and Ramzan are variants of the name Ramses. Today however this name is very rare both as a first name and as a surname. Ramses II is a very famous pharaoh by this name. He ruled during the 13th century BC. His monuments are found throughout Egypt. He was a king who loved luxury, increased slavery and developed a mercenary army during his rule.
In fact eleven pharaohs of ancient Egypt were named as Ramses. Rameses and Ramzan are variants of the name Ramses. Today however this name is very rare both as a first name and as a surname. Ramses II is a very famous pharaoh by this name. He ruled during the 13th century BC. His monuments are found throughout Egypt. He was a king who loved luxury, increased slavery and developed a mercenary army during his rule.