The Name Rimma
Rimma is a female name of disputed origin meaning “meaning unknown”. Below are the forms of the name, name days in the Orthodox calendar, character by tradition, numerology, the first letter, talismans and compatibility with other names.
Origin and meaning
Rimma is a female name of disputed origin. Meaning: “meaning unknown”. The origin is unclear. Like Inna, it was originally the male name of one of the first Slavic martyrs; the link with Rome is folk etymology.
Forms of the name
| Full form | Rimma |
| Short forms | Rimulya |
| Affectionate forms | Rimmochka |
Name days (angel’s day)
| February 2 | Martyrs Inna, Pinna and Rimma |
| 3 July | Martyrs Inna, Pinna and Rimma |
A name day is the feast of the saint after whom a person was baptised. If several saints share the name, custom is to celebrate the first feast after the birthday. Shown here are the main feasts in the calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church, with civil (Gregorian) dates.
Character by tradition
Name descriptions paint Rimma as an energetic, proud and independent nature. She knows how to keep her distance and reach her goals. She can be sharp. Her strength is willpower.
Name numerology
Letters of the name Rimma («Римма») in the Russian 1–9 table: Р 9 + И 1 + М 5 + М 5 + А 1 = 21 → 3. The sum is reduced to one digit; the master numbers 11, 22 and 33 are kept.
Name number 3: communication and creativity. Three is the number of expression: words, creativity, optimism, ease in company. Such a name needs an audience and a field to shine; the weak spot is scattering energy.
Vowels give the soul number 2 (partnership and sensitivity), consonants the personality number 1 (will and leadership). Inner motive: partnership and sensitivity; outer manner: will and leadership. Such a gap is not bad in itself: others see one side, close people know the other.
In Slavic Cyrillic numerals (using the modern spelling of the name): Р=100 + И=8 + М=40 + М=40 + А=1 = 189, reduced to 9. Letters that had no numeric value are skipped. This is an additional digit, not a second name number: meanings for the Cyrillic numerals were added in the 20th century, modeled on Western numerology.
More: name number with surname, Slavic Cyrillic numerals, number meanings.
First letter and letters of the name
In letter reading — a popular tradition of interpreting letters — the first letter of the name matters most: it sets the main tone of character. The other letters add shades.
Р — confidence and courage. A drive to act, the ability to inspire others; at times dogmatism and sharpness.
Other letters: И — refinement and kindness; М — caring; А — beginning and action.
Talismans of the name
Name books usually derive talismans from the name number and its planet; lists differ between authors. Here we follow Cheiro (“Book of Numbers”): number 3 is linked with Jupiter.
| Planet | Jupiter |
| Stones | amethyst |
| Colours | violet, purple, lilac |
| Favourable days | Thursday |
Compatibility with other names
In numerology, compatibility of names is judged by their numbers. Number 3 goes most easily with 1 and 5, and has more friction with 4 and 7.
Goes well with: Vladislav, Gavriil, Grigoriy, Ignat, Makar, Platon, Roman, Svyatoslav, Fedor, Yakov.
More friction with: Arkadiy, Viktor, Gleb, Dmitriy, Efim, Innokentiy.
Check a couple precisely: compatibility by name.
Outcome
The name Rimma carries the meaning “meaning unknown”. Name number 3 — communication and creativity; first letter R — confidence and courage. Inner wishes (partnership and sensitivity) and outer manner (will and leadership) differ: a person with this name needs close people to see more than what is shown. Name days: February 2, July 3.