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Name Profile
Halima
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Halima.
Primary meaning
Gentle; patient; from Arabic "halīmah"
Pronunciation: ha-LEE-mah
Profile summary
Foster mother of Prophet Muhammad. The current meaning shown for this name is Gentle; patient; from Arabic "halīmah". The catalog pronunciation is listed as ha-LEE-mah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Halima. Halima appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Halima is currently cataloged under Arabic origin, and this page describes its meaning as Gentle; patient; from Arabic "halīmah".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Arabic origin and Arabic-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Halima is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related forms for this profile include Halima. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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