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Halima name meaning in Islam

Halima means “Gentle, mild-tempered.” Here is its Arabic spelling, origin, pronunciation, Islamic context, and the details parents should know.

حَلِيمَة

Halima

Gentle, mild-tempered

Sahabi / Sahabiyyagirlarabic
Pronunciation
Halima
Arabic
حَلِيمَة
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Root
h-l-m
Quranic status
Sahabi / Sahabiyya
Alternate spellings
Halimah
The short answer

What does Halima mean?

Halima means “Gentle, mild-tempered.” Halima as-Sa'diyya, the wet-nurse of the Prophet ﷺ who raised him in his infancy.

Is Halima in the Quran?

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Halima a good Muslim name?

Yes. Halima is used as a Muslim girl name and carries the positive meaning “Gentle, mild-tempered.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Common questions
What does the name Halima mean?+

Halima means “Gentle, mild-tempered.” Halima as-Sa'diyya, the wet-nurse of the Prophet ﷺ who raised him in his infancy.

How do you write Halima in Arabic?+

Halima is written حَلِيمَة in Arabic.

Is Halima a Quranic name?+

This name is connected to a known companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Is Halima a good Muslim baby name?+

Yes. Halima is used as a Muslim girl name and carries the positive meaning “Gentle, mild-tempered.” As with any name, families should consider how it is understood and pronounced in their own language and community.

Notable bearers
  • · Halima as-Sa'diyya
Themes
Same root · h-l-m

Names sharing this root.

“You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so make your names beautiful.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 4948).