Girl name
Halimah name meaning
“forbearing, patient, slow to anger”
Halimah is a feminine name from Arabic ḥalīmah, meaning forbearing, patient, or slow to anger. Its source word is the feminine form of ḥalīm, which expresses patience or forbearance. The name is also known through Halimah al-Sa'diyah in Islamic history.
What does Halimah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Halimah
Halimah comes from Arabic ḥalīmah, the feminine form of ḥalīm, meaning forbearing or patient. It is also known through Halimah al-Sa'diyah in Islamic history.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Halimah in Islam and the Quran
Halimah 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 Halimah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Halimah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Halimah: forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Solihat: righteous women
- Fahma: understanding, comprehension
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Meaning of each word
- Halimah: forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Mahmuda: one who is praised
- Nabilah: noble, magnanimous
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Halimah Masturoh
Meaning of each word
- Halimah: forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Masturoh: covered, concealed from view
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Meaning of each word
- Atika: fragrant; also noble
- Halimah: forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Mardia: approved of, pleasing
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Halimah Nurjanna
Meaning of each word
- Halimah: forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Nurjanna: light of paradise
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Meaning of each word
- Halimah: forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Fauziana: success, victory
- Annisaa: the women
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How to pronounce Halimah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /halimah/ |
| Arabic script | حليمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦶꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮜᮤᮙᮂ |
Is Halimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Halimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Halimah ranks #353 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Halimah
- Halima♀Forbearing, gentle in manner
- Hanifah♀Steadfast in upright faith
- Hamidah♀A woman who praises or is praiseworthy
- Hadijah♀Born before full term
- Halida♀Everlasting, enduring
- Hanipah♀Steadfast on the right path
- Halimi♂♀Associated with gentleness and forbearance
- Hotimah♀Conclusion, final part
- Hafizah♀Female guardian, female memorizer
- Haniah♀Happy, contented, pleasant
- Hasmah♀
- Holifah♀Successor, deputy
Names with related meanings
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Santi♀Peace, serenity
- Irene♀Peace and tranquillity
- Larasati♀Harmonious, well matched
- Mira♀Wonderful
- Ulfah♀Closeness, affectionate bonds
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
- Naim♂♀Bliss, a life of ease
Famous people named Halimah
- Halimah · b. 1972
- Halimah · b. 1965
- Halimah · b. 2002
- Halimah · b. 1981
- Halimah · b. 1986
- Halimah · b. 1991
- Halimah Noor
- Halimah Pontoh · b. 1959
- Halimah Rangkuti · b. 1968
- Halimah S.
- Halimah Sakdiah · b. 2000
- Halimah Tusa'adiah · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Halimah
What is the meaning of Halimah?
Halimah means forbearing, patient, slow to anger. Halimah comes from Arabic ḥalīmah, the feminine form of ḥalīm, meaning forbearing or patient. It is also known through Halimah al-Sa'diyah in Islamic history.
Is Halimah a girl’s name?
Yes, Halimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Halimah?
Halimah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Halimah in the Quran?
Halimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Halimah have?
Halimah has 3 syllables (Ha-li-mah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Halimah?
Halimah ranks #353 among girl names in our data sample (27 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Halimah?
Some ideas: Halimah Solihat Fahma; Halimah Mahmuda Nabilah; Halimah Masturoh.
Famous people named Halimah?
Notable people named Halimah include Halimah, Halimah, Halimah.
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