Alima
Alima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A learned, knowledgeable woman”.
| Meaning | A learned, knowledgeable woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عليمة |
| Pronunciation | ah-LEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Central Asia, Caucasus, Pakistan, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Alima
Alima is the feminine of ʿAlīm or ʿĀlim, and in Arabic ʿālima is simply what a female scholar is called. The name springs from the same root as ʿilm, knowledge, so choosing it voices a wish that the girl will keep learning all her life. It is spread across a remarkable range of places, from Kazakhstan and Chechnya to Nigeria and Pakistan. In South Asia it may appear as Aleema.
Is Alima a Muslim name?
Alima is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'learned', from the same root as ʿilm, a pursuit Islam strongly encourages.
How popular is Alima?
Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Chechens, South Asians and West African Muslims all use Alima.
Gifts with the name Alima
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Spellings and variants of Alima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alima mean?
Alima means 'A learned, knowledgeable woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Alima a Muslim name?
Alima is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'learned', from the same root as ʿilm, a pursuit Islam strongly encourages.
How do you pronounce Alima?
Alima is pronounced ah-LEE-mah.
Is Alima a boy or girl name?
Alima is usually a girl name.