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Halim

“the forbearing one”

About the name Halim

Halim is derived from Arabic halim, meaning ‘forbearing’, ‘patient’ or ‘gentle’. Al-Halim, ‘the Forbearing’, is one of the names of God in Islam, describing one who does not hasten to punish. The name is commonly used in Arabic-speaking cultures and in Turkey, Indonesia and Malaysia, and the compound Abdul Halim means ‘servant of the Forbearing’. Abdel Halim Hafez was a famous Egyptian singer and actor.

Meaning
the forbearing one
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ha-LEEM(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Haleem

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Middle names for Halim

  • Halim Ali
  • Halim Omar
  • Halim Zayd
  • Halim Khalil
  • Halim Rashid

Questions about Halim

What does Halim mean?
Halim is an Arabic name meaning "the forbearing one".
How do you pronounce Halim?
Halim is pronounced ha-LEEM, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Halim?
Variants of Halim include Haleem.

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