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Halima

Hah-LEE-mah

/hɑːˈliːmɑː/

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Halima

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Hausa / Arabic
Meaning
Gentle, patient, mild.
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

HAL-im-uhhuh-LYE-muh

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