Rheama as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rheama

What is the meaning of the name Rheama ?

The baby name Rheama is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈriː.ə.mə/ (REE-ə-mə); alternative /ˈreɪ.ə.mə/ (RAY-ə-mə).

Rheama is Greek in Origin.

Rheama is a modern, rare feminine given name most likely shaped from Rhema, the Koine Greek ῥῆμα (rhēma), “spoken word” or “utterance,” a biblical term denoting a specific saying and, in Christian usage, a personal word from God. The inserted -a- gives the form a softer, more flowing look, perhaps echoing the classical name Rhea without sharing its etymology.

Use is scattered but traceable from the late 20th century in English-speaking contexts, especially among evangelical and Pentecostal families; church networks have carried it to places like Nigeria, South Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States. Variants and spellings include Rhema, Rheema, and Rehma; cognates are few, though phonetic cousins such as Rhea (Greek “flow”/a Titaness) and Reema or Rima (Arabic “gazelle”) are sometimes associated despite different roots. Likely pronunciations are RAY-muh or REE-muh. Possible nicknames: Rae, Rhea, Ree. Meaning centers on “utterance,” “word,” or “divine message.”

⚙ Rheama is exceptionally rare. Across 3 countries, we found just 3 recorded uses of it.