Boy name
Hilmy name meaning
“patient and forbearing”
Hilmy is a masculine name from Arabic meaning patient and forbearing. Its source is Ḥilmī, an Arabic name formed from ḥilm, meaning forbearance and restraint of anger. Hilmi is a related spelling variant that shares the same source form and the same meaning.
What does Hilmy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hilmy
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.
Hilmy in Islam and the Quran
Hilmy 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 Hilmy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hilmy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Hilmy Rusdiansyah Basar
Meaning of each word
- Hilmy: patient and forbearing
- Rusdiansyah: right guidance; king
- Basar: sight or the ability to see
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Meaning of each word
- Hilmy: patient and forbearing
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Nuriman: light of faith
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Hilmy Azka
Meaning of each word
- Hilmy: patient and forbearing
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Meaning of each word
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Hilmy: patient and forbearing
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Hilmy Nor
Meaning of each word
- Hilmy: patient and forbearing
- Nor: light, radiance
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Meaning of each word
- Hilmy: patient and forbearing
- Mashum: protected from sin
- Dul: servant, devotee
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How to pronounce Hilmy
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hilmi/ |
| Arabic script | حلمي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦭ꧀ꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮜ᮪ᮙᮤ |
Is Hilmy a boy’s name?
Yes, Hilmy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hilmy ranks #2,482 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 Hilmy
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 Hilmy
- Hilmy Muhammad · b. 1971
- Hilmy · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Hilmy
What is the meaning of Hilmy?
Hilmy means patient and forbearing. From Arabic Ḥilmī, a name derived from ḥilm, meaning forbearance and restraint of anger.
Is Hilmy a boy’s name?
Yes, Hilmy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hilmy?
Hilmy is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hilmy in the Quran?
Hilmy does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hilmy have?
Hilmy has 2 syllables (Hil-my) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hilmy?
Hilmy ranks #2,482 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hilmy?
Other spellings: Hilmi.
What full names go well with Hilmy?
Some ideas: Hilmy Rusdiansyah Basar; Hilmy Fauzul Nuriman; Hilmy Azka.
Famous people named Hilmy?
Notable people named Hilmy include Hilmy Muhammad, Hilmy.
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