Hilmah

In Arabic: حِلْمَة

It denotes forbearance and measured calm; she speaks well, weighs matters, and keeps a steady heart under pressure.

يدلّ على الحِلْم والأناة؛ صاحبتُه تُحسن الردّ وتزن الأمور، وتملك قلبًا ثابتًا عند الشدّة.

  • Girl name
  • Virtue
  • Longer
  • Soft sound
  • Rare
  • Pan-Arab

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    حِلْمَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.

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    Pleased to meet you, I'm حِلْمَة.

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What does the name Hilmah mean?
It denotes forbearance and measured calm; she speaks well, weighs matters, and keeps a steady heart under pressure.
Is Hilmah a boy or a girl name?
Hilmah is a girl name.
How is Hilmah written in English?
Hilmah in Arabic: حِلْمَة.
Does Hilmah fit the father's name?
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