Boy name
Hilmi name meaning
“patient and forbearing”
Hilmi is a masculine name from Arabic meaning patient and forbearing. It comes from the Arabic name Ḥilmī, derived from ḥilm, a word for forbearance and restraint of anger. Hilmy is a spelling variant associated with the same Arabic form and the same meaning.
What does Hilmi mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hilmi
From Arabic Ḥilmī, a name derived from ḥilm, meaning forbearance and restraint of anger.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hilmi in Islam and the Quran
Hilmi 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 Hilmi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hilmi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Afifuddin: one who is chaste in religion
- Fadel: excellent, virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Rizqullah: sustenance bestowed by God
- Opik: help in achieving good
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Hilmi Emir
Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Emir: commander, ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Akbar: greater, greatest
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Hilmi Ulil
Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Ulil: possessors or holders
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Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Sudin: religion, faith
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How to pronounce Hilmi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hilmi/ |
| Arabic script | حلمي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦭ꧀ꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮜ᮪ᮙᮤ |
Is Hilmi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hilmi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hilmi ranks #2,481 among boy names in our data sample (7 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 Hilmi
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Raharjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
- Rahardjo♂Safe, peaceful, prosperous
Famous people named Hilmi
- Hilmi Aminuddin · b. 1947
- Hilmi Faruq Ya
- Hilmi Fuad · b. 1970
- Hilmi Nur Ulvah · b. 1998
- Hilmi Rahman · b. 1969
FAQ about the name Hilmi
What is the meaning of Hilmi?
Hilmi means patient and forbearing. From Arabic Ḥilmī, a name derived from ḥilm, meaning forbearance and restraint of anger.
Is Hilmi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hilmi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hilmi?
Hilmi is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hilmi in the Quran?
Hilmi does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hilmi have?
Hilmi has 2 syllables (Hil-mi) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hilmi?
Hilmi ranks #2,481 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hilmi?
Other spellings: Hilmy.
What full names go well with Hilmi?
Some ideas: Hilmi Afifuddin Fadel; Hilmi Rizqullah Opik; Hilmi Emir.
Famous people named Hilmi?
Notable people named Hilmi include Hilmi Aminuddin, Hilmi Faruq Ya, Hilmi Fuad.
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