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Alim

/AH-lim/

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Meaning

Wise, learned

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عليم
Urdu علیم
Persian علی
Bengali আলিম
Pashto عليم
The name Alim is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Wise, learned', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Alim has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Alim comes from the same Arabic root '-l-m as Aleem, meaning "to know." Al-Alim (The All-Knowing) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah; the same root gives "ilm," the Arabic word for knowledge.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ع-ل-م (ʿ-l-m, 'to know'). Alim means 'knowledgeable, scholar.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Alim ('the All-Knowing') is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah; the same root gives 'ulama' (Islamic scholars).

Quranic Connection

Appears as a divine attribute in verses including 2:32.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Alim and Aalim.