Gentle, mild-mannered, and patient
Halima is an Arabic name derived from the root 'h-l-m', which refers to patience and forbearance. It is highly regarded in Islamic tradition as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster mother and wet nurse, Halima al-Sa'diya. The name conveys a sense of inner peace and a nurturing, calm temperament.
Less common today
Halima isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,691 in 2024.
Somali-American fashion model and activist
Sudanese doctor and author of Tears of the Desert
Foster mother and wet nurse of the Prophet Muhammad
Chadian activist and survivor of Boko Haram
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
