Halima

Gentle, patient

GenderGirlOriginArabicSay ithah-LEE-mahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced hah-LEE-mah

About the name Halima

Halima means gentle and patient, honoring the woman who nursed the Prophet Muhammad. It's a soft, meaningful name.

She's endlessly patient, nurturing everyone around her.

Fun fact

Halima Aden made history as one of the first hijab-wearing models on major runways.

Nicknames for Halima

Hali

Variations

HaleemaHalema

Famous people named Halima

  • Halima Aden (Somali-American model)

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