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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gazelle
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- REEM
Reem is an Arabic name for a girl that means 'gazelle.' You'll sometimes see it listed as 'white gazelle,' but the 'white' is an embellishment added by baby-name sites and isn't part of the documented meaning. It's pronounced REEM (/ˈriːm/), and it has a worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.
Meaning & Origin of Reem
Meaning: Gazelle.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Reem means 'white gazelle' Actually: Reem means 'gazelle.' The 'white' part is an embellishment often added by baby-name sites, not part of the name's documented meaning.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Reem
REEMIPA /ˈriːm/
Popularity of Reem
Reem ranked #1305 in the U.S. in 2024, with 176 girls given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in the Social Security data, which covers 1969 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Reem mean?
Gazelle. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Reem?
Reem is pronounced REEM (IPA: /ˈriːm/).
Is Reem a popular name right now?
Reem is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1305 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1969–2024.)
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