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Halim

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-LEEM /hɑˈlim/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic halim, 'gentle; patient; forbearing; mild' (al-Halim is one of the names of God); we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Gentle; patient; forbearing: Halim is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'hah-LEEM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic halim, 'gentle; patient; forbearing; mild' (al-Halim is one of the names of God); we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9273 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619752024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Halim comes from the Arabic halim, 'gentle; patient; forbearing; mild' (al-Halim is one of the names of God; we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'hah-LEEM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, gentle-and-patient at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Halim means 'gentle; patient; forbearing' in Arabic (al-Halim is a name of God) — a crisp, gentle name (we note the sacred sense; said 'hah-LEEM').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Halim — Arabic; divine attribute

Variations

HaleemHaleem

Nicknames

Hali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halim mean?

Halim is Arabic for 'gentle; patient; forbearing' (al-Halim is a name of God). We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Halim?

It's said hah-LEEM /hɑˈlim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Halim a boy or girl name?

Halim is a boy's name.

How popular is Halim?

Halim is a very rare name in the U.S.

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