Rimas

Rimas is a Lithuanian masculine given name, typically a short form of Rimantas.

Etymology

The root name Rimantas is derived from the Lithuanian elements rimti "to calm down" and mantus "intelligent" or manta "property, wealth". As a diminutive, Rimas retains the peaceful and prosperous connotations of its longer form.

Notable Bearers

Several notable individuals bear the name Rimas:

• Rimas Álvarez Kairelis (born 1974), an Argentine rugby union player.
• Rimas Kurtinaitis (born 1960), a Lithuanian basketball player and coach.
• Rimas Tuminas (born 1952), a Lithuanian stage director and artistic director.

Other Usages

Note that Rimas also exists as an Arabic feminine name meaning "type of diamond", which in 2009 was the most popular name for girls in Jordan. In Lithuanian, it functions primarily as a masculine given name and can also be a surname, with feminine forms Rimienė (for married women) and Rimaitė (for maiden names). Notable bearers of the surname include musician Juozas Rimas (born 1942) and judoka Robertas Rimas (born 1971).

• Meaning: short form of Rimantas; literally "calm and intelligent/wealthy"
• Origin: Lithuanian
• Usage: masculine given name (Lithuanian); also Arabic feminine name