Dima
Dima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Gentle, lasting rain”.
| Meaning | Gentle, lasting rain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ديمة |
| Pronunciation | DEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Dima
Dima, from the Arabic dīma, can mean either a cloud heavy with rain or the soft, steady shower it releases, usually without thunder or lightning. The root speaks of lasting and continuing. Since this kind of rain revives the land, classical Arabic poets treated it as a positive image. The name is particularly popular in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, where it has a fresh and gentle sound.
Is Dima a Muslim name?
Muslim families, especially in the Levant, use Dima for its image of gentle rain that brings life. It has no link to the Russian Dima, a nickname for Dmitry.
How popular is Dima?
It is popular in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, and Gulf families tend to use Deema.
Gifts with the name Dima
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Dima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dima mean?
Dima means 'Gentle, lasting rain'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Dima a Muslim name?
Muslim families, especially in the Levant, use Dima for its image of gentle rain that brings life. It has no link to the Russian Dima, a nickname for Dmitry.
How do you pronounce Dima?
Dima is pronounced DEE-mah.
Is Dima a boy or girl name?
Dima is usually a girl name.