Halimah

Halimah Meaning & Origin

About Halimah
The name "Halimah" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It means "gentle," "patient," or "forbearing." It is a name that signifies kindness, compassion, and a calm demeanor. People named Halimah are often seen as understanding and tolerant individuals who possess a nurturing and caring nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Halimah are female.

Halimah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLM
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H04050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 L IH0 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/halimah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Halimah in Braille

Here's how to represent Halimah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Halimah in braille

How to Spell the Name Halimah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Halimah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Halimah in sign language

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