Halima
In Arabic: حَلِيمَة
A common Arabian name; it is known as Halima as-Sa‘diyya رضي الله عنها, who nursed the Prophet ﷺ, and it means gentleness and patience.
اسمٌ شائع في بلاد العرب، وتُعرف به حليمة السعدية رضي الله عنها التي أرضعت النبي ﷺ، ومعناه يدل على الأناة والرفق.
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Classical Arabian
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حَلِيمَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm حَلِيمَة.
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- What does the name Halima mean?
- A common Arabian name; it is known as Halima as-Sa‘diyya رضي الله عنها, who nursed the Prophet ﷺ, and it means gentleness and patience.
- Is Halima a boy or a girl name?
- Halima is a girl name.
- How is Halima written in English?
- Halima in Arabic: حَلِيمَة.
- Does Halima 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.