Patient, mild, or clement
Derived from the Arabic root h-l-m, Halim is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, representing the quality of forbearance. It signifies a person who is gentle, calm, and slow to anger, even when provoked. It is a respected name across the Muslim world for its virtuous connotations.
Less common today
Halim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,584 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Egyptian-American composer and electronic music pioneer
Renowned Iraqi contemporary visual artist
Indonesian badminton world champion
