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]
Notable people
Ramona (vocalist) (1909−1972), American 1930s cabaret singer and pianist
Comandante Ramona (died 2006), Mexican guerrilla leader of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN)
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