حليمة

Xaliimo

girlSomali form of Arabic HalimaMuslim

Xaliimo is a Muslim girl name of Somali form of Arabic Halima origin, meaning “Gentle, patient, forbearing”.

MeaningGentle, patient, forbearing
GenderGirl
OriginSomali form of Arabic Halima
Written asحليمة
Pronunciationha-LEE-moh
TraditionMuslim
Used inSomalia, Djibouti, Kenya

Meaning and origin of Xaliimo

Xaliimo is Halima written in Somali spelling: x stands for the Arabic h sound, the double ii marks the long vowel, and -o is the Somali feminine ending. Halima describes a gentle, patient and forbearing woman. The name honours Halima al-Sa'diyya, who nursed the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a baby while he lived among the Banu Sa'd, so it carries a tender link to his early life.

Is Xaliimo a Muslim name?

Xaliimo is the Somali form of the classic Muslim name Halima, whose root appears in 'Indeed, Ibrahim was tender-hearted and forbearing (ḥalīm)' (Quran 9:114).

How popular is Xaliimo?

It is very common in Somali families.

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Spellings and variants of Xaliimo

HalimaHalimoXalimoHaliimo

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Xaliimo mean?

Xaliimo means 'Gentle, patient, forbearing'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Halima origin.

Is Xaliimo a Muslim name?

Xaliimo is the Somali form of the classic Muslim name Halima, whose root appears in 'Indeed, Ibrahim was tender-hearted and forbearing (ḥalīm)' (Quran 9:114).

How do you pronounce Xaliimo?

Xaliimo is pronounced ha-LEE-moh.

Is Xaliimo a boy or girl name?

Xaliimo is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.