Haleem
Haleem is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Gentle and forbearing”.
| Meaning | Gentle and forbearing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حليم |
| Pronunciation | ha-LEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Haleem
Haleem, ḥalīm in Arabic, describes someone forbearing and calm, who is slow to anger and slow to punish. God is called al-Ḥalīm, the Forbearing, and the Quran also uses the word in praise of the Prophet Ibrāhīm. The name is given on its own or as ʿAbd al-Ḥalīm, particularly in South Asia and Egypt. Halim is the more common spelling outside South Asia.
Is Haleem a Muslim name?
Haleem is a Quranic quality of God and of Prophet Ibrahim, of whom the Quran says: 'Indeed, Ibrahim was compassionate and forbearing' (Quran 9:114).
How popular is Haleem?
Haleem is used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and as Halim in Egypt.
Gifts with the name Haleem
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Haleem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haleem mean?
Haleem means 'Gentle and forbearing'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haleem a Muslim name?
Haleem is a Quranic quality of God and of Prophet Ibrahim, of whom the Quran says: 'Indeed, Ibrahim was compassionate and forbearing' (Quran 9:114).
How do you pronounce Haleem?
Haleem is pronounced ha-LEEM.
Is Haleem a boy or girl name?
Haleem is usually a boy name.