Halima means “gentle, patient”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Halima is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Halima mean?
Literal meaning
Halima is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Tatar and Uzbek. It means “gentle, patient”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Halima in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Halima mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Halima and Ҳалима (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle, patient” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Halima mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Хәлимә and Halima (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle, patient” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Halima mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Halima (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “gentle, patient” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Halima come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Halima?
Halima is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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.
Halima across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | HalimaLatin | Girl | same as above: “gentle, patient” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ХәлимәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “gentle, patient” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | HalimaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “gentle, patient” | 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 Halima
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halima | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Ҳалима | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Хәлимә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Halima | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Halima | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Halima
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 Halima rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- FazilyaGirl“virtuous, excellent”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- LazzatGirl“delight, pleasure”same language (uzbek)
- XayriddinBoy“goodness of the faith”same language (uzbek)
- NasimaGirl“gentle breeze”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir)
- ManzuraGirl“looked upon with favour”same language (uzbek)
- GabbasBoy“stern, austere”same language (tatar)
- GulnigorGirl“flower-like beauty”same language (uzbek)
- MahkamBoy“firm, solid, strong”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Halima
What does the name Halima mean?
Halima means “gentle, patient”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Halima a girl's or a boy's name?
Halima is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Halima come from?
Halima is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Halima?
Halima is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 Halima spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Halima (Latin), Хәлимә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Halima have?
Halima has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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