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Halima

Muslim Girl Name · Scholarly Verified

حَلِيمَة

Gentle, Patient, Mild-tempered; Milk-mother of Prophet (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

Similar & Related Islamic Names

  • Aaliya

    Exalted, High rank, Sublime, Heavenly
    عَالِيَة
  • Aaliyah

    Exalted, High Rank, Sublime, Noble
    عَالِيَة
  • Aaminah

    Peaceful, Secure, Mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
    آمِنَة
  • Aarefa

    Learned, Wise, Devout woman of divine gnosis
    عَارِفَة

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

The Islamic name Halima (حَلِيمَة) means "Gentle, Patient, Mild-tempered; Milk-mother of Prophet (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).