Unisex name
Chalim name meaning
“forbearing, gentle, slow to anger”
Chalim is a name used for both boys and girls, from Arabic ḥalīm, meaning “forbearing”, “gentle”, or “slow to anger”. Halim is a spelling variant of the name. The related form al-Ḥalīm is one of the divine names in Islam, sharing the same Arabic source word.
What does Chalim mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Chalim
From Arabic ḥalīm, meaning forbearing and slow to anger. Al-Ḥalīm is one of the divine names in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | C · Ch |
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Chalim in Islam and the Quran
Chalim does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حليم) does, for example in QS Hud [11]: 75.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Chalim
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Chalim, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Chalim: forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
- Murtadho: approved, chosen
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Meaning of each word
- Chalim: forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Mudatsir: one wrapped in a cloak
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
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Chalim Gamal
Meaning of each word
- Chalim: forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
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Meaning of each word
- Rumi: from the land of Rum
- Chalim: forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
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Chalim Abiyyu
Meaning of each word
- Chalim: forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Abiyyu: dignified, unwilling to accept humiliation
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Meaning of each word
- Chalim: forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Ramadhan: the fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
How to pronounce Chalim
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /xalim/ |
| Arabic script | حليم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦭꦶꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮜᮤᮙ᮪ |
Is Chalim a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Chalim is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Chalim ranks #766 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Chalim
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
FAQ about the name Chalim
What is the meaning of Chalim?
Chalim means forbearing, gentle, slow to anger. From Arabic ḥalīm, meaning forbearing and slow to anger. Al-Ḥalīm is one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Chalim a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Chalim is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Chalim?
Chalim is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Chalim in the Quran?
Chalim does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (حليم) does, for example in QS Hud [11]: 75.
How many syllables does Chalim have?
Chalim has 2 syllables (Cha-lim) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Chalim?
Chalim ranks #766 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Chalim?
Other spellings: Halim.
What full names go well with Chalim?
Some ideas: Chalim Riski Murtadho; Chalim Mudatsir Gaus; Chalim Gamal.
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