عليمة

Aleemah

girlArabic

Aleemah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Learned, knowledgeable woman”.

MeaningLearned, knowledgeable woman
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعليمة
Pronunciationah-LEE-mah
Arabic rootع ل م (ʿ-l-m) — knowledge
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aleemah

Aleemah is the feminine of ʿAlīm, describing a woman of deep knowledge. The final h represents the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. It is used mainly in South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims, including African-American families, as a name praising learning.

Is Aleemah a Muslim name?

Yes. Aleemah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'learned'.

Where is the name Aleemah used?

Used in South Asia and among Muslims in the US and UK.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aleemah mean?

Aleemah means 'Learned, knowledgeable woman'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Aleemah a Muslim name?

Yes. Aleemah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'learned'.

How do you write Aleemah in Arabic?

Aleemah is written عليمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aleemah?

Aleemah is pronounced ah-LEE-mah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.