Dema
Dema is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Gentle, steady rain”.
| Meaning | Gentle, steady rain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ديمة |
| Pronunciation | DEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Dema
Dema is a way of writing the Arabic dīma, a soft rain that keeps falling for a long time. The root behind it means to last or continue. The e reflects French and English spelling conventions, and the name is identical to Dima and Deema. Arabic poets treated gentle rain as a picture of mercy and blessing, which goes a long way to explain its appeal for a daughter.
Is Dema a Muslim name?
Muslim families choose Dema as another form of Dima, the Arabic name for gentle rain.
How popular is Dema?
It is used in the Levant and the Gulf, though Dima and Deema are more common spellings.
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Spellings and variants of Dema
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dema mean?
Dema means 'Gentle, steady rain'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Dema a Muslim name?
Muslim families choose Dema as another form of Dima, the Arabic name for gentle rain.
How do you pronounce Dema?
Dema is pronounced DEE-mah.
Is Dema a boy or girl name?
Dema is usually a girl name.