Rema

Rema is the feminine variant of the name Remo, which has its origin in the Latin Remus. The exact origins of the name are not clearly defined.

What does the name Rema mean?

Rema represents the feminine form of Remo, which in turn derives from the Latin name Remus. The exact origin of the name remains uncertain. Translated, it could likely mean 'the rower' or 'the twin'. The roots of the name lie in Latin and derive either from remĭgo or rĕmus, meaning 'to row', 'rower', or 'oar', or from *jemos for 'twin'. An alternative form is Remina.

Where does the name Rema come from?

Rema is a female first name of Latin origin and means 'the rower'. The Latin root remĭgo or rĕmus stands for rowing, rower, or oar, while *jemos stands for twin. The name is used in languages including English, Frisian, and Italian.

How do you pronounce Rema?

Rema is pronounced like 'Re-ma'.

Popularity

In Germany, Rema is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,348th. In the last ten years, the name Rema has been given approximately 20 times as a first name, placing it at 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,639th.

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