Hilm
In Arabic: حِلْم
Hilm is restraining anger and controlling the self, with gentleness in replies and mercy that doesn’t rush punishment
الحِلم كظم الغضب وضبط النفس، مع لِينٍ في الردّ ورحمةٍ لا تُسرع إلى العقوبة
- Boy name
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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حِلْم, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm حِلْم.
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- What does the name Hilm mean?
- Hilm is restraining anger and controlling the self, with gentleness in replies and mercy that doesn’t rush punishment
- Is Hilm a boy or a girl name?
- Hilm is a boy name.
- How is Hilm written in English?
- Hilm in Arabic: حِلْم.
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