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Halima

“Gentle; patient; mild-mannered”

hah-LEE-mah

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Origin

Hausa

Language

Afro-Asiatic

Pronunciation

hah-LEE-mah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

Named after the foster mother of Prophet Muhammad, it celebrates the virtues of patience and nurturing.

Variants & Spellings

HalimatHalimah

Related Names

Amina

Trustworthy; honest

Aisha

Living; life; prosperous

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