Riham

Meaning of Riham

Riham is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, deriving from the plural form of the word for “dew” and conventionally pronounced /riːˈhɑm/. Classical Arabic texts often reference the term in relation to the transient purity of morning moisture, thereby ascribing to the name associations of renewal and vitality. In the United States, its appearance among newborns remains exceptionally sparse—regularly ranking between 900 and 960 with annual occurrences in the single digits—yet this statistical steadiness underscores its appeal to parents pursuing an uncommon yet semantically rich designation. Analytically, Riham exemplifies the selective incorporation of Arabic lexemes into Anglo-American naming conventions, wherein phonetic grace and cultural resonance converge to satisfy contemporary preferences for distinctive appellations.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as ree-HAHM (/riːˈhɑm/)

• Rahima
• Rima
• Rihanna
• Rahma
• Reham