Reema as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Reema

What is the meaning of the name Reema ?

The baby name Reema is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈriːmə/ (REE-mə).

Reema is Arabic in Origin.

Reema is a feminine name from Arabic rīm (ريم), meaning “gazelle” or “white antelope,” a longstanding emblem of elegance, purity, and tender beauty in classical Arabic verse. In Bedouin and court poetry, the beloved’s eyes and movements are likened to the reem, which helped the name acquire romantic overtones. The English-friendly spelling Reema represents a modern transliteration of Reem and emphasizes the long vowel.

The name spread from the Levant and Arabian Peninsula across North Africa and into South Asia, where it gained broad use in the mid-20th century and remains popular among diverse communities and the diaspora. Common variants and spellings include Reem (standard Arabic), Rima and Rema; less frequent forms are Reemah/Rimah. Note that Rima can also arise independently in Slavic and other languages with unrelated roots. Overall meaning centers on grace, lightness, and gentle charm, drawn from the gazelle’s image.