Girl name
Rima name meaning
“white gazelle”
Rima means “white gazelle” and derives from Arabic rīm, the word underlying this animal image. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. The silhouette of a pale gazelle on an open plain offers a concrete visual association with the meaning preserved in the name's Arabic source.
What does Rima mean?
White gazelle
In Turkish: beyaz ceylan
In its Arabic interpretation, Rima evokes the delicate appearance and pale coloring of a gazelle. Gazelles are familiar images of beauty in Arabic poetry. Rim and Reem are closely related forms, although the spelling Rima also appears independently in other linguistic traditions.
Origin of the name Rima
Rima is probably the Arabic name derived from rīm, meaning a white gazelle. The same spelling also occurs in other languages, so its particular background matters.
How to pronounce Rima
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾima/ |
| Arabic | ريما |
Is Rima a girl’s name?
Yes, Rima is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rima does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rima
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Rima
- Rima Türker
FAQ about the name Rima
What is the meaning of Rima?
Rima means “white gazelle”. Rima is probably the Arabic name derived from rīm, meaning a white gazelle. The same spelling also occurs in other languages, so its particular background matters.
Is Rima a girl’s name?
Yes, Rima is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rima in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rima nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rima?
Rima is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rima have?
Rima has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rima?
Rima does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Rima?
Notable people named Rima include Rima Türker.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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