Rima - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Rima \r(i)-ma\ is pronounced REE-mah. It is of Spanish and Arabic origin, and its meaning is "rhyme, poetry; antelope". Literary: in Hudson's "Green Mansions", Rima was an elusive maiden of the South American rain forest who spoke the language of animals and birds.

Baby names that sound like Rima are Rama and Roma. Other similar baby names are Rica, Rina, Mima, Rita, Pima, Riva, Ria, Rika, Risa, Rida, Sima and Cima.

Rima is an uncommon female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Rima. Click here to compare Rima with related baby names.