عالمة

Alimah

girlArabic

Alimah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Learned woman, scholar”.

MeaningLearned woman, scholar
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعالمة
PronunciationAA-li-mah
Arabic rootع ل م (ʿ-l-m) — to know
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Alimah

Alimah (ʿĀlima) is the feminine of ʿĀlim and means a learned woman or female scholar. In many communities today ʿālima is also the title of a woman who has completed a traditional course of Islamic studies. As a given name it expresses the hope that a daughter will grow in knowledge.

Is Alimah a Muslim name?

Yes. Alimah is a Muslim name meaning a learned woman.

Where is the name Alimah used?

Used in South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims.

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Spellings and variants of Alimah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alimah mean?

Alimah means 'Learned woman, scholar'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Alimah a Muslim name?

Yes. Alimah is a Muslim name meaning a learned woman.

How do you write Alimah in Arabic?

Alimah is written عالمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Alimah?

Alimah is pronounced AA-li-mah.

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