Kaleem
Kaleem is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who is spoken to”.
| Meaning | One who is spoken to |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | كليم |
| Pronunciation | ka-LEEM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Kaleem
From the root k-l-m, to speak, comes kalīm, one who is spoken to or a partner in conversation, here written Kaleem. The word is best known from the title Kalīm Allāh, given to the Prophet Musa, or Moses, because God spoke with him directly. Pakistani and Indian families use Kaleem alone as well as the compound Kaleemullah. Both forms are popular, respected boys' names.
Is Kaleem a Muslim name?
The title of Musa lies behind it, and the Quran says: 'And Allah spoke to Moses with direct speech' (Quran 4:164).
How popular is Kaleem?
It is common in Pakistan and India, both by itself and as Kaleemullah.
Gifts with the name Kaleem
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Kaleem
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaleem mean?
Kaleem means 'One who is spoken to'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Kaleem a Muslim name?
The title of Musa lies behind it, and the Quran says: 'And Allah spoke to Moses with direct speech' (Quran 4:164).
How do you pronounce Kaleem?
Kaleem is pronounced ka-LEEM.
Is Kaleem a boy or girl name?
Kaleem is usually a boy name.