Halim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Halim
The name 'Halim' means "gentle," "patient," or "forbearing" in Arabic, derived from the root *ḥ-l-m* (ح ل م) which conveys clemency and mildness.
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Etymology
The name 'Halim' means "gentle," "patient," or "forbearing" in Arabic, derived from the root *ḥ-l-m* (ح ل م) which conveys clemency and mildness. It is widely used in Islamic cultures as one of the 99 names of Allah (Al-Halim, "The Forbearing One") and is a common given name for boys across the Muslim world, with historical significance in Ottoman and South Asian contexts.
Halim currently ranks #8,485 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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