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/REE-mah/Fulani & Swahili · a girl’s name

“A graceful gazelle and an image of beauty”

In Fulani

How to say it
REE-mah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

In Swahili

How to say it
REE-ma
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon