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Halima

Muslim Girl Name · Scholarly Verified

حَلِيمَة

حليمة السعدية مرضعة النبي ﷺ

The blessed name of Syeda Halima al-Sa'diyyah (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), foster mother of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Themes: mercy, blessing, patience

Origin:
Arabic
Transliteration:
Ḥalīmah • Pronounced: (Ha-lee-mah)
Prominent Regional Familiarity
South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
Naming Tradition
South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
Seerat Literature
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 30

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  • Aaliya

    العالية والمشرفة وذات المكانة السامية
    عَالِيَة
  • Aaliyah

    الرفيعة القدر والمكانة العالية
    عَالِيَة
  • Aaminah

    أم النبي ﷺ الآمنة المطمئنة
    آمِنَة
  • Aarefa

    العالمة بالله والعارفة بالحق
    عَارِفَة

What is the meaning of the Islamic name Halima (حَلِيمَة)?

The Islamic name Halima (حَلِيمَة) means "حليمة السعدية مرضعة النبي ﷺ". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim girl.

What is the Islamic significance of the name Halima?

The blessed name of Syeda Halima al-Sa'diyyah (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), foster mother of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Halima (حَلِيمَة) — Meaning, Origin & Islamic Significance | SALAH Live