| Ahmed Rami | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1892 Cairo, Egypt |
| Died | June 5, 1981 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Occupation | poet |
Ahmed Mohammed Rami (Arabic: أحمد محمد رامى) (August 9, 1892 - June 5, 1981) (also transliterated Ahmad Mohammed Rami) was an Egyptian poet. He is best known for writing lyrics for the famous Egyptian singers Umm Kalthoum and Mohammed Abdel Wahab. Rami was also a translator. His famous works include translations of several of Shakespeare's plays and the famous quatrains of the Persian poet Omar Khayyám. He was named "Poet of the youth" in recognition of his considerable contributions to the Arabic song.