Alima
Alima is a Muslim girl name meaning “Learned, knowledgeable woman”.
| Meaning | Learned, knowledgeable woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عليمة |
| Pronunciation | ah-LEE-mah |
| Arabic root | ع ل م (ʿ-l-m) — to know |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Alima
Alima comes from the Arabic root ʿ-l-m, the root of knowing, from which come ʿilm (knowledge), ʿālim (scholar) and ʿAlīm, the All-Knowing, one of the names of God. The girl's name is understood in two closely related ways: as ʿĀlima, the everyday Arabic word for a woman of learning or a female religious scholar, and as ʿAlīma, the feminine of the intensive adjective ʿalīm, deeply knowledgeable. Either way the meaning is a learned, wise woman, and the name expresses the hope that a daughter will love and pursue knowledge.
Islam places great value on seeking knowledge, which helps explain the name's wide reach. In Central Asia and the Caucasus, Alima is used among Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Chechens and others, where it fits easily into Turkic and Caucasian naming. It is also known in West Africa and in South Asia, where Aleema and Aalima mark the long vowel and Alimah reflects the final Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. It is written عليمة in Arabic script. In most regions it is pronounced ah-LEE-mah, with the stress on the middle syllable, although the ʿĀlima reading puts the long vowel first.
Is Alima a Muslim name?
Yes. Alima is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'learned'. It comes from the same root as ʿilm (knowledge), which Islam strongly encourages.
Where is the name Alima used?
Found among Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Chechens, South Asians and West African Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alima mean?
Alima means 'Learned, knowledgeable woman'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Alima a Muslim name?
Yes. Alima is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'learned'. It comes from the same root as ʿilm (knowledge), which Islam strongly encourages.
How do you write Alima in Arabic?
Alima is written عليمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Alima?
Alima is pronounced ah-LEE-mah.
What does Alima mean in Islam?
Alima means a learned or knowledgeable woman, from the Arabic root ʿ-l-m, the same root as ʿilm (knowledge).
What is the male version of Alima?
The masculine forms are Alim (ʿĀlim, scholar) and Aleem (ʿAlīm, knowledgeable).