Halima

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Meaning

Gentle, patient; Prophet's wet nurse

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic حليمة
Urdu حلیمہ
Persian حلیمه
Turkish Halime
Bengali হালিমা
Indonesian Halimah
Pashto حليمه
Capturing elegance and depth, Halima stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Gentle, patient; Prophet's wet nurse', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Halima comes from the Arabic root h-l-m, meaning “gentle,” “patient,” or “forbearing.” The name belongs to Halima bint Abi Dhuayb, the Prophet's wet nurse during his infancy.