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Nurhalimah name meaning

“light and gentleness”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nurhalimah/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
4
Popularity
#1,166

Nurhalimah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning light and gentleness. It combines nūr, meaning light, with ḥalīmah, a feminine adjective meaning forbearing or patient. In Indonesian naming, these two Arabic elements are joined together as the compound personal name Nurhalimah, carrying their combined meaning.

What does Nurhalimah mean?

Light and gentleness

In Indonesian: cahaya dan kelembutan hati

-ah

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 Nurhalimah

A compound of Arabic nūr, light, and ḥalīmah, the feminine adjective meaning forbearing or patient. The elements are joined as a personal name in Indonesian usage.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withN · Nu

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Nurhalimah in Islam and the Quran

Nurhalimah 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 Nurhalimah

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurhalimah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nurhalimah Annisaa Sara

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
    • Annisaa: the women
    • Sara: woman of noble rank
  • Nurhalimah Muti Islamiyah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
    • Muti: giver, bestower
    • Islamiyah: relating to the teachings of Islam
  • Nurhalimah Dhia

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
    • Dhia: light, radiance
  • Khotijah Nurhalimah Sarifah

    Meaning of each word

    • Khotijah: a child born prematurely
    • Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
    • Sarifah: noble, honourable
  • Nurhalimah Aghnia

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
    • Aghnia: those who are wealthy and well-off
  • Nurhalimah Marpuah Afifah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
    • Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
    • Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor

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How to pronounce Nurhalimah

Syllables4 · 10 letters · 10-letter girl names
IPA/nurhalimah/
Arabic scriptنور حليمة
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦸꦂꦲꦭꦶꦩꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮥᮁᮠᮜᮤᮙᮂ

Is Nurhalimah a girl’s name?

Yes, Nurhalimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Nurhalimah ranks #1,166 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Nurhalimah

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nurhalimah

  • Nurhalimah · b. 1997
  • Nurhalimah · b. 1992
  • Nurhalimah · b. 1992

FAQ about the name Nurhalimah

What is the meaning of Nurhalimah?

Nurhalimah means light and gentleness. A compound of Arabic nūr, light, and ḥalīmah, the feminine adjective meaning forbearing or patient. The elements are joined as a personal name in Indonesian usage.

Is Nurhalimah a girl’s name?

Yes, Nurhalimah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nurhalimah?

Nurhalimah is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Nurhalimah in the Quran?

Nurhalimah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Nurhalimah have?

Nurhalimah has 4 syllables (Nur-ha-li-mah) and 10 letters.

How popular is the name Nurhalimah?

Nurhalimah ranks #1,166 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Nurhalimah?

Some ideas: Nurhalimah Annisaa Sara; Nurhalimah Muti Islamiyah; Nurhalimah Dhia.

Famous people named Nurhalimah?

Notable people named Nurhalimah include Nurhalimah, Nurhalimah, Nurhalimah.

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