Halime
Halime is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, patient, forbearing”.
| Meaning | Gentle, patient, forbearing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Halima |
| Arabic spelling | حليمة |
| Pronunciation | haa-lee-MEH |
| Arabic root | ح 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.
Gifts with the name Halime
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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).