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Halimatu

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Pronounced hah-lee-MAH-too /ˌhɑ.liˈmɑː.tu/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of Halima (Halimah), from the Arabic for 'gentle; patient; mild.' Halimah was the wet-nurse of the Prophet Muhammad; held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: Halimatu is a West African form of Halima, 'gentle; patient' (said 'hah-lee-MAH-too'). Warm and rare.

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MeaningA West African form of Halima (Halimah), from the Arabic for 'gentle; patient; mild.' Halimah was the wet-nurse of the Prophet Muhammad; held with respect.

History & Origin

Halimatu is a West African form of Halima (Halimah), 'gentle; patient,' a name honoured for the Prophet Muhammad's nurse. Warm and dignified, it is rare in the U.S. and common across the Sahel (said 'hah-lee-MAH-too').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in West African families. Rare, gentle, and warm.

Did you know? Halimatu is a West African form of Halima, Arabic for 'gentle; patient' - the name of Halimah, the wet-nurse who cared for the Prophet Muhammad, carried with respect (said 'hah-lee-MAH-too').

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References - Halimatu — West African form of Halima; Arabic 'gentle'

Variations

HalimaHalimahHalimatou

Nicknames

HaliMatu

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What does the name Halimatu mean?

Halimatu is a West African form of Halima (Halimah), Arabic for 'gentle; patient'; Halimah nursed the Prophet Muhammad.

How do you pronounce Halimatu?

It's said hah-lee-MAH-too /ˌhɑ.liˈmɑː.tu/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Halimatu a boy or girl name?

Halimatu is a girl's name.

How popular is Halimatu?

Halimatu is a rare name in the U.S.