Halimah name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Usage: Arabic
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Halimah ha-li-mah
Meaning: Gentle, Soft-spoken, Patient, Mild, Humane and Mild-tempered
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What does Halimah mean?

Origin of Outlandish Halimah is in Arabic, meaning of Halimah is "Gentle, Soft-spoken, Patient, Mild, Humane or Mild-tempered", a baby girl name is used majorly in Arabic. Halimah is a variation of widespread Halima.

Halima is Latin and Arabic form of Halim. Halima means Mannered, Gentle Mild-Mannered and Merciful has its origin in Arabic.

How do I pronounce Halimah?

The three syllabled name Halimah is pronounced, ha-li-mah.

Variants of Halimah

Halima, Halim, Haleema, Abdul Halim

How popular is the name Halimah?

Halimah is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 645 on girl names chart when 50 babies were named Halimah.

There are over 675 babies that have been given the name Halimah in England and Wales. Halimah is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1975 but could not make beyond the top 5000.

There are over 443 babies that have been given the name Halimah in United States.

However things change on global perspective, Halimah is extremely popular in Indonesia where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Malaysia and Uganda. As per our evaluation, over 200000 people has been named Halimah globally.

YearRankBirths
2023638018
2022694416
2021691916
2020660217
2019811813
2018774514
2017708316
2016797714
2015129927
2014895412
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Halimah in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0557
Sweden05143
Norway05911
Denmark00100

What numbers say about Halimah?

People admire your spirit. When it comes to career, you are all about punctuality. You are often taken as crazy because of your fearlessness and courageous acts you take to achieve your aspirations. Sometimes, you are self-doubtful. Other times, your self-confidence is high. People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. Learn what makes you happy. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much.

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  •  Rashed - Unfamiliar Rashed has its origin in Arabic language bestowed upon boys, used especially in Arabic, Rashed means "Righteous, Guide to the Light Path or Having the True Faith"
  •  Areefa is used in Arabic, Areefa means "Female Version of Areef, Learned or Expert" aimed at baby girls came from Arabic
  •  Nihala - Nihala's meaning is Prosperous, Pleased or Exalted is majorly used in Arabic is aimed at baby girls
  •  Shaikhul-Islam - Used largely in Arabic, Shaikhul-Islam bestowed upon boys, Shaikhul-Islam means "Leader of Islam"
  •  Fazle-Ilahi - Meaning of Fazle-Ilahi is Bounty of Allah used for baby boys is mainly used in Arabic

Sibling Names for Halimah

Halimah is a beautiful and unique name for any baby girl. If you're looking for sibling names that complement Halimah, we've got you covered! Here are some suggestions that are just as lovely and meaningful.

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Famous people named Halimah

  • Halimah bint Abi Dhuayb, foster-mother and wetnurse of the Islamic prophet Muhammad

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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