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Kaleem

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Kaleem Pronunciation

Kaleem is pronounced kah-LEEM /kɑˈlim/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic kalim, 'a speaker; one who speaks; an orator' — as in Kalimullah, 'the one who spoke with God', a title of the prophet Moses; we note the sacred titleLow

In 30 seconds: A speaker; an orator: Kaleem is Arabic 'a speaker'. Crisp, dignified, and warm (said 'kah-LEEM').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic kalim, 'a speaker; one who speaks; an orator' — as in Kalimullah, 'the one who spoke with God', a title of the prophet Moses; we note the sacred title

U.S. rank (2024)#7014 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 446

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Kaleem comes from Arabic kalim, 'a speaker; one who speaks; an orator' — as in Kalimullah, 'the one who spoke with God', a revered title of the prophet Moses (we note the sacred title). A crisp, dignified name (said 'kah-LEEM').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-speaker-and-an-orator at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Kaleem means 'a speaker; one who speaks; an orator' in Arabic — as in Kalimullah, 'the one who spoke with God', a title of the prophet Moses (Musa) — a crisp, dignified name (we note the sacred title; said 'kah-LEEM').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Kaleem — sacred title noted

Variations

KalimKaleamKhaleem

Themes & Styles

Arabic Muslim

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kaleem?

Kaleem is pronounced kah-LEEM (/kɑˈlim/). Press play above to hear Kaleem said aloud.

How do you say Kaleem?

Kaleem is said kah-LEEM (/kɑˈlim/). Press play above to hear Kaleem said aloud.

What does the name Kaleem mean?

Kaleem is Arabic for 'a speaker; an orator' (Kalimullah, 'one who spoke with God', is a title of Moses). We note the sacred title.

Is Kaleem a boy or girl name?

Kaleem is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaleem?

Kaleem is a rare name in the U.S.