Xaliimo
Xaliimo is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, patient, forbearing”.
| Meaning | Gentle, patient, forbearing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Halima |
| Arabic spelling | حليمة |
| Pronunciation | ha-LEE-moh |
| Arabic root | ح ل م (ḥ-l-m) — to be forbearing, gentle |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Xaliimo
Xaliimo is the Somali spelling of Ḥalīma, with x for the Arabic ḥ, a doubled ii for the long vowel and the Somali feminine ending -o. Halima means gentle and forbearing. It honours Ḥalīma al-Saʿdiyya, the wet-nurse who cared for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in his infancy among the Banu Saʿd.
Is Xaliimo a Muslim name?
Yes. Xaliimo is the Somali form of Halima, a classic Muslim girl's name.
Is Xaliimo in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Indeed, Ibrahim was tender-hearted and forbearing (ḥalīm)' (Quran 9:114).
Where is the name Xaliimo used?
Very common among Somali families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xaliimo mean?
Xaliimo means 'Gentle, patient, forbearing'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Halima.
Is Xaliimo a Muslim name?
Yes. Xaliimo is the Somali form of Halima, a classic Muslim girl's name.
How do you write Xaliimo in Arabic?
Xaliimo is written حليمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Xaliimo?
Xaliimo is pronounced ha-LEE-moh.
Is Xaliimo mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Indeed, Ibrahim was tender-hearted and forbearing (ḥalīm)' (Quran 9:114).