حليمة

Halime

girlTurkish form of Arabic Halima

Halime is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, patient, forbearing”.

MeaningGentle, patient, forbearing
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Halima
Arabic spellingحليمة
Pronunciationhaa-lee-MEH
Arabic rootح ل م (ḥ-l-m) — to be forbearing
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Halime

Halime is the Turkish form of Ḥalīma, meaning gentle and forbearing. It recalls Ḥalīma al-Saʿdiyya, the foster mother who nursed the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the desert as an infant. Turkish turns the final -a into -e.

Is Halime a Muslim name?

Yes. Halime is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Halima, the name of the Prophet's foster mother.

Is Halime in the Quran?

The root appears in the divine description 'Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing' (Quran 2:225).

Where is the name Halime used?

Common in Turkey and among Turkish and Balkan Muslims.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Halime mean?

Halime means 'Gentle, patient, forbearing'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Halima.

Is Halime a Muslim name?

Yes. Halime is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Halima, the name of the Prophet's foster mother.

How do you write Halime in Arabic?

Halime is written حليمة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Halime?

Halime is pronounced haa-lee-MEH.

Is Halime mentioned in the Quran?

The root appears in the divine description 'Allah is Forgiving and Forbearing' (Quran 2:225).

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