Meaning: Oarsman, through Rémi
The story
Remi represents French Rémi, linked to an oarsman, and Yoruba Rẹ̀mí, a short form in names about comfort. God comforts me belongs to a longer name such as Olúwarẹ̀mí, not every use of Remi.
Also means
What Remi means in its other languages.
- YorubaRẹ̀mí: comfort or console me; the full meaning depends on the longer name
Spellings & variants
- Remy
- Oluremi
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Works everywhere
- Modern
- Short
- Soft
Origins
Remi comes from English, French, and Yoruba. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.
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