Girl Name Arabic · Muslim

Halimah

Pronunciation /hal-IM-ah/

Approximate guide — tap US / CA above to hear it (American / Canadian English).

“gentle”

Compare Numerology

Halimah's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Halimah.

7
The Seeker
Keyword: Wisdom
Free Tool See Halimah's full reading — Soul & Personality

Is Halimah Right for Your Baby?

A quick snapshot to help you decide — everything about Halimah in one place.

GenderGirl
OriginMuslim
Starting soundHa
Numerology7 · The Seeker
Birth RashiCheck with DOB + Time + Place
Loved by0 parents

Check Halimah against your baby's exact birth Rashi & Nakshatra:

Free & instant — powered by our Baby Kundli tool. Time & place give the most accurate Rashi.

Meaning of Halimah

Halimah is a girl name of Muslim origin, popular among Arabic families. It means “gentle, patient, mild-tempered”.

Halimah's Style

Muslim Arabic Timeless Medium Girl

Halimah at a Glance

Popularity
82/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
18/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Halimah is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Halimah Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#63#65#672015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#64

📊 Estimated position from Baby Name Generator's popularity model — not an official government ranking. Verified year-by-year data for India isn't displayed yet.

Nicknames for Halimah

Sweet, short forms parents love to use.

Hal Hali Haly Halima Halim

Alternatives to Halimah

I want something… (tap one or more)

Can't decide?

Compare Halimah side-by-side with another name.

Compare Halimah

Create a Name From Both Parents

Love Halimah's style? Blend Mom & Dad's names into unique baby names — our signature tool.

Create Halimah's Name Card

A clean, shareable card — download it or send it on WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Halimah mean?

Halimah means “gentle, patient, mild-tempered”.

What is the origin of the name Halimah?

Is Halimah a boy or girl name?

How popular is the name Halimah?

What are common nicknames for Halimah?

What names are similar to Halimah?

Was this name profile helpful?

Halimah Name Profile

Meaninggentle
OriginArabic · Muslim
GenderGirl Name
First LetterH
Letters7
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score82/100

Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

Share Name

Halimah

Save your personalised card

Create a free account or log in to download your Baby Name Card with a photo.

Create Free Account Log In

Tip: cards without a photo download instantly — no account needed.

Search Name