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Halimatou

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Pronounced hah-lee-mah-TOO /hɑ.li.mɑˈtu/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Fulani/Pulaar) form of Halima — from the Arabic halim, 'gentle; patient; mild; kind'Low

In 30 seconds: Gentle; patient; kind: Halimatou is the West African Halima. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hah-lee-mah-TOO').
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Origin LowWest African, Arabic
MeaningA West African (Fulani/Pulaar) form of Halima — from the Arabic halim, 'gentle; patient; mild; kind'
U.S. rank (2024)#9119 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042024

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

Halimatou is a West African (Fulani/Pulaar) form of Halima — from the Arabic halim, 'gentle; patient; mild; kind'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'hah-lee-mah-TOO').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, gentle-and-patient at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Halimatou is a West African form of Halima — Arabic 'gentle; patient; kind' — a lyrical, warm name (said 'hah-lee-mah-TOO').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Halima — West African form

Variations

HalimaHalimahHalimatu

Nicknames

Hali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halimatou mean?

Halimatou is a West African form of Halima — Arabic 'gentle; patient; kind'.

How do you pronounce Halimatou?

It's said hah-lee-mah-TOO /h.li.mtu/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Halimatou a boy or girl name?

Halimatou is a girl's name.

How popular is Halimatou?

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

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