Alima means “learned, knowing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz.
- Alima is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Alima mean?
Literal meaning
Alima (Әлима) is a Kazakh girl's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Its meaning has not been established from the sources yet.[1]
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Alima in Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz
What does Alima mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئالىما and Alima (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “learned, knowing” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[2]
What does Alima mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Әлима, Äliyma (Wiktionary romanization) and Alima (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “learned, knowing” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1,3]
What does Alima mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Алима and Alima (common romanization). Here it is glossed as “learned woman”. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Alima come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic عَالِمَة (ʕālima), feminine form of عَالِم (ʕālim).[1]Likely
Which languages use the name Alima?
Alima is used as a given name in Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Alima across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئالىماArabic script | Girl | same as above: “learned, knowing” | Documented[2] |
| Kazakh | ӘлимаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “learned, knowing” | Documented[1,3] |
| Kyrgyz | АлимаCyrillic | Girl | “learned woman” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Alima
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Әлима[1,3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Alima[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Alima[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Алима[3] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| ئالىما[2] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Alima[2] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Äliyma[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Alima | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Алима | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Alima | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Alima
Names with a similar meaning
- AfacanUnisex“clever and mischievous child”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkileGirl“wise, intelligent”
- AkylaiGirl“wise moon”
- AlimeGirl“possessor of knowledge, learned, woman of letters”
- Alip bilge“learned hero”
- Alip bilge qaghan“learned, brave khan”
- Anach“girl whose wisdom makes her seem a mother to all”
Sibling names for Alima
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Alima rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MeripixanGirl“knowledge, education”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- HepiBoy“skilled, learned, deeply knowledgeable”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- DanishmewlaBoy“learned teacher”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- “wise khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- HazimeGirl“intelligent, resolute; cautious, thorough”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- DalimBoy“our learned master”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- TutinisaGirl“woman clever as a parrot”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- SofiyaGirl“wisdom”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Alima
What does the name Alima mean?
Alima means “learned, knowing”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz.
Is Alima a girl's or a boy's name?
Alima is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uyghur: girls; Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls.
Where does Alima come from?
Alima is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Alima?
Alima is recorded for Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Alima spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Әлима (Cyrillic), Alima (Latin), Алима (Cyrillic), ئالىما (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Alima have?
Alima has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Әлима”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91247697. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh female given names, Kazakh given names; listed as a Kazakh given name; etymology: From Arabic عَالِمَة (ʕālima), feminine form of عَالِم (ʕālim).; Kazakh given-name entry Әлима (+1 more)
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); spelling ئالىما; spelling Alima
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Әлима; spelling Alima recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; KazPER English spelling Alima (+1 more)
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