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Rhema

Quick answerThe name 'Rhema' means "word" or "utterance" in Greek, derived from the Greek noun ῥῆμα (rhēma), which in a biblical context signifies a spoken or revealed divine message.

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,766
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureChristian
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#780

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Rhema

The name 'Rhema' means "word" or "utterance" in Greek, derived from the Greek noun ῥῆμα (rhēma), which in a biblical context signifies a spoken or revealed divine message.

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Etymology

The name 'Rhema' means "word" or "utterance" in Greek, derived from the Greek noun ῥῆμα (rhēma), which in a biblical context signifies a spoken or revealed divine message. It is primarily used in Christian cultures, especially within Charismatic and Evangelical traditions, where it gained prominence in the 20th century through the "Word of Faith" movement, though it has ancient roots in the New Testament (e.g., Romans 10:17).

Rhema currently ranks #1,766 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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