Girl name
Halima name meaning
“forbearing, gentle in manner”
Halima is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning forbearing or gentle in manner. It comes from ḥalīma, the feminine form of ḥalīm, meaning forbearing or restrained in anger. The name is also known through Halimah al-Sa'diyyah, a figure in Islamic history.
What does Halima mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Halima
From Arabic ḥalīma, the feminine form of ḥalīm ‘forbearing, restrained in anger’. The name is also known through Halimah al-Sa'diyyah in Islamic history.
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Halima in Islam and the Quran
Halima does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Halima
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Halima, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Fatonah: intelligence, mental acuity
- Wasiah: wide, spacious
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Meaning of each word
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Izzah: dignity, might, and honor
- Abidah: woman devoted to worship
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Halima Zuhro
Meaning of each word
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Zuhro: flower; radiant beauty
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Meaning of each word
- Balqis: name of the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Ainun: eye; also a spring
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Halima Rukiyah
Meaning of each word
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Rukiyah: rising, ascending
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Meaning of each word
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Amaliyah: relating to deeds or practice
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
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How to pronounce Halima
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /halima/ |
| Arabic script | حليمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦶꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮜᮤᮙ |
Is Halima a girl’s name?
Yes, Halima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Halima ranks #1,708 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Halima
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
Famous people named Halima
- Halima Paijon · b. 1996
- Halima Tul Sya'diah · b. 1998
- Halima Tusa'diah · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Halima
What is the meaning of Halima?
Halima means forbearing, gentle in manner. From Arabic ḥalīma, the feminine form of ḥalīm ‘forbearing, restrained in anger’. The name is also known through Halimah al-Sa'diyyah in Islamic history.
Is Halima a girl’s name?
Yes, Halima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Halima?
Halima is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Halima in the Quran?
Halima does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Halima have?
Halima has 3 syllables (Ha-li-ma) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Halima?
Halima ranks #1,708 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Halima?
Some ideas: Halima Fatonah Wasiah; Halima Izzah Abidah; Halima Zuhro.
Famous people named Halima?
Notable people named Halima include Halima Paijon, Halima Tul Sya'diah, Halima Tusa'diah.
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