Arabic

Halima

Pronounced hah-LEE-mahShare

Meaning: Patient; forbearing

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

Halima is the feminine form of Arabic Halim, patient or forbearing. Its meaning values a calm and gentle response to others.

Spellings & variants

  • Halimah

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Halima comes from Arabic.

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