Halimat
Halimat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, patient, forbearing”.
| Meaning | Gentle, patient, forbearing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Ḥalīma |
| Arabic spelling | حليمة |
| Pronunciation | hah-LEE-maht |
| Arabic root | ح ل م (ḥ-l-m) — forbearance, gentleness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Halimat
Halimat is the Yoruba form of Ḥalīma, 'gentle' or 'forbearing'. Ḥalīma al-Saʿdiyya was the wet-nurse who cared for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the desert during his early childhood, and he honoured her throughout his life. Al-Ḥalīm, the Forbearing, is also one of the names of God.
Is Halimat a Muslim name?
Yes. Halimat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Ḥalīma, the name of the Prophet's wet-nurse.
Is Halimat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing (ḥalīm)' (Quran 2:225).
Where is the name Halimat used?
Very common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halimat mean?
Halimat means 'Gentle, patient, forbearing'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Ḥalīma.
Is Halimat a Muslim name?
Yes. Halimat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Ḥalīma, the name of the Prophet's wet-nurse.
How do you write Halimat in Arabic?
Halimat is written حليمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Halimat?
Halimat is pronounced hah-LEE-maht.
Is Halimat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing (ḥalīm)' (Quran 2:225).