Reem
Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Reem
Reem means "gazelle" or "antelope" and derives from Arabic (ريم), referring to the graceful white antelope mentioned in classical Arabic poetry and Islamic texts.
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Etymology
Reem means "gazelle" or "antelope" and derives from Arabic (ريم), referring to the graceful white antelope mentioned in classical Arabic poetry and Islamic texts. The name is primarily used in Arab and Islamic cultures, with historical significance in Middle Eastern and North African societies where it carries connotations of beauty and elegance rooted in pre-Islamic Arabian tradition.
Reem currently ranks #1,537 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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