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Halimah

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Halimah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2021.

Halimah is an Arabic name meaning "gentle," "patient," or "forbearing," derived from the root ḥ-l-m, which conveys tolerance and mildness. One of its most famous bearers is Halimah Yacob, who made history in 2017 as Singapore’s first female President, a respected figure for her inclusive leadership. In Islamic tradition, Halimah bint Abi Dhuayb is known as the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad, a role of great honour. While no major place name directly stems from Halimah, the name’s variant Halima is widely used across Africa and the Middle East. In Scotland, Halim