Halim
In Arabic: حليم
It signifies forbearance and measured calm—an exalted character the Sharia encourages
يدل على الحِلم والأناة وكظم الغيظ، وهي خُلُق عظيم رغب فيه الشرع
- Boy name
- Faith
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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حليم, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm حليم.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Halim mean?
- It signifies forbearance and measured calm—an exalted character the Sharia encourages
- Is Halim a boy or a girl name?
- Halim is a boy name.
- How is Halim written in English?
- Halim in Arabic: حليم.
- Does Halim fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.