Patient, mild-mannered, and gentle
Derived from the Arabic root h-l-m, Haleem signifies a person who is forbearing and slow to anger. In Islamic tradition, Al-Haleem is one of the 99 Names of Allah, representing divine patience and indulgence toward creation. It is a name that emphasizes emotional maturity and a calm disposition.
Less common today
Haleem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,288 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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