Kalimah
Kalimah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Word, speech”.
| Meaning | Word, speech |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | كلمة |
| Pronunciation | KA-li-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Kalimah
Kalimah is the Arabic for a word or an utterance, from the root k-l-m, to speak. In Islamic language it carries extra weight, because the declaration of faith is known simply as al-kalima, the Word. The Quran also compares a good word to a tree whose roots are firm. Parents who choose it as a girl's name usually have this ideal of truthful, good speech in mind.
Is Kalimah a Muslim name?
The name looks to the kalima of faith and to the Quranic image that 'a good word is like a good tree, whose root is firm' (Quran 14:24).
How popular is Kalimah?
It is used now and then across the Muslim world, more often in South Asia and among English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Kalimah
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Spellings and variants of Kalimah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalimah mean?
Kalimah means 'Word, speech'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Kalimah a Muslim name?
The name looks to the kalima of faith and to the Quranic image that 'a good word is like a good tree, whose root is firm' (Quran 14:24).
How do you pronounce Kalimah?
Kalimah is pronounced KA-li-mah.
Is Kalimah a boy or girl name?
Kalimah is usually a girl name.