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Rima

REE-mah

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginArabic

The Story of Rima

From the swift accuracy of an Arabic arrow to the height of Hebrew exaltation, this name has waited for your daughter.

Rima is a name with diverse and evocative origins. In Arabic, it means 'arrow' or 'dart,' symbolizing precision and directness. Alternatively, in Hebrew, it can be associated with the concept of being 'exalted' or 'lofty.' This multifaceted name first appeared in records around the 1920s and has traveled through different cultures, finding a resonant place in modern naming.

There's a focused clarity to the name Rima that feels precise and purposeful. When you whisper it to your daughter, it sounds like a graceful trajectory, suggesting a child with a keen mind and a direct, yet elegant, spirit. You can see yourself writing it on her first report card, a name that embodies both aim and aspiration.

What It Means

Rima is a name with multiple origins. In Arabic, it means 'arrow' or 'dart'. In Hebrew, it can be linked to 'exalted'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rima Fakih

    First Arab-American to win Miss USA.

Personality Traits

PreciseFocusedGracefulDirect

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Peak Year

#38 in 2015

Total Births

1,618

First Recorded

1927

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