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Halimatou

Quick answerHalimatou is derived from the Arabic name Halimah, meaning "gentle," "patient," or "mild-tempered," from the root halm (forbearance).

Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,150
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables4
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureWest African
ReligionIslam
Letters9
Numerology1 Chaldean 5
Global rank#960

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Halimatou

Halimatou is derived from the Arabic name Halimah, meaning "gentle," "patient," or "mild-tempered," from the root halm (forbearance).

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Etymology

Halimatou is derived from the Arabic name Halimah, meaning "gentle," "patient," or "mild-tempered," from the root halm (forbearance). The name is primarily used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Wolof, and other Sahel populations, with historical significance as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's wet nurse, Halimah al-Sa'diyyah.

Halimatou currently ranks #9,150 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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