Rima

Rima Meaning & Origin

About Rima
The surname Rima is of Italian origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Italian word "rima," which means "rhyme" or "verse." As a surname, Rima could have originated as a nickname for a poet or someone with a talent for composing rhymes. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place associated with rhymes or poetry. The surname Rima can also be found in other cultures, such as Arabic, where it means "white antelope."

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rima is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rima: 558
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rima based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rima is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrimΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rima in Braille

Here's how to represent Rima in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rima in braille

How to sign the name Rima using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Rima using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rima in sign language

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