Reem
A female given name; in the classical lexica the riʾm is the pure-white antelope, a symbol of beauty in Arabic poetry.
- Root
- r-ʾ-m (ر-أ-م)
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pure-white antelope (symbol of beauty)
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
Reem goes back to riʾm (root ر-أ-م), which the classical lexica define as the pure-white antelope. In Arabic poetry the riʾm is a stock image of grace and beauty, which is the sense the name carries.
Usage
A popular female name across Arabia and the Gulf, written Reem or Rim in Latin script.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reem mean?
It is the riʾm of the classical lexica — the pure-white antelope, a poetic symbol of grace and beauty.
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: رأم
Last reviewed: 2026-07-14