Rimas or Remas is a given name, which can be an Arabic feminine name or a Lithuanian masculine name. In Arabic, Rimas is derived from the name of a type of diamond, and was the most popular name for girls born in Jordan in 2009.[1] In Lithuanian, Rimas is a shortened form of Rimantas.[2] It is related to the feminine name Rima and has the diminutive form Rimutis.
| Gender | 1. Female 2. Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | 1. Arabic 2. Lithuanian |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | 1. Derived from name of type of diamond 2. Shortened form of Rimantas |
| Meaning | Type of diamond |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Remas |
| Related names | Rima, Rimutis |
People edit
Given name edit
- Rimas Álvarez Kairelis (born 1974), Argentine rugby player
- Rimas Jakelaitis (born 1955), Lithuanian athlete
- Rimas Kaukenas (born 1977), Lithuanian basketball player
- Rimas Kurtinaitis (born 1960), Lithiuanian basketball player and trainer
- Rimas Tuminas (born 1952), Lithuanian theatre director
Surname edit
- Juozas Rimas (born 1942), Lithuanian musician
- Robertas Rimas (born 1971), Lithuanian judoka
References edit
- ^ "Mohammad tops list of most popular names for Jordanian newborns". Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ Litanus. Lithuanian Quarterly Journal of Arts and Sciences. Volume 24, No.3 - Fall 1978
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