Rima
Rima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “White gazelle”.
| Meaning | White gazelle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ريما |
| Pronunciation | REE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Lebanon, Syria, North Africa, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Rima
Rima takes Reem, the Arabic word for the white gazelle, and adds a feminine '-a' ending. Lebanon, Syria and North Africa prefer this spelling, and it is also well used in Bangladesh. Other languages have a name that is written the same way but comes from a different source. For Arab and Muslim parents, though, Rima is understood as the gazelle name, with its sense of beauty and grace.
Is Rima a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Rima as an Arabic name meaning 'white gazelle'.
How popular is Rima?
You will find Rima across Lebanon, Syria, North Africa and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Rima
Names similar to Rima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rima mean?
Rima means 'White gazelle'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rima a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Rima as an Arabic name meaning 'white gazelle'.
How do you pronounce Rima?
Rima is pronounced REE-mah.
Is Rima a boy or girl name?
Rima is usually a girl name.