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Kaleem
How to Pronounce Kaleem
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
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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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.
How do you pronounce Kaleem?
It's said kah-LEEM /kɑˈlim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
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.