حليم

Haleem

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Haleem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Forbearing, gentle, patient”.

MeaningForbearing, gentle, patient
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingحليم
Pronunciationha-LEEM
Arabic rootح ل م (ḥ-l-m) — to be forbearing, patient
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Haleem

Haleem (ḥalīm) describes someone forbearing and calm, who does not rush to anger or punishment. Al-Ḥalīm is one of the names of God, and the Quran also praises Prophet Ibrāhīm with this word. The name is used alone or as ʿAbd al-Ḥalīm, especially in South Asia and Egypt.

Is Haleem a Muslim name?

Yes. Haleem is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It is a Quranic attribute of God and of Prophet Ibrahim.

Is Haleem in the Quran?

The Quran says: 'Indeed, Ibrahim was compassionate and forbearing' (Quran 9:114).

Where is the name Haleem used?

Used in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt (as Halim).

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Spellings and variants of Haleem

HalimAbdul HaleemHalim

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Haleem mean?

Haleem means 'Forbearing, gentle, patient'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Haleem a Muslim name?

Yes. Haleem is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It is a Quranic attribute of God and of Prophet Ibrahim.

How do you write Haleem in Arabic?

Haleem is written حليم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Haleem?

Haleem is pronounced ha-LEEM.

Is Haleem mentioned in the Quran?

The Quran says: 'Indeed, Ibrahim was compassionate and forbearing' (Quran 9:114).

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