Halimatou
Meaning of Halimatou
Halimatou, pronounced hah-lee-mah-too, is a feminine name rooted in Fulfulde and Hausa traditions that ultimately derives from the Arabic Halima, meaning “gentle” or “patient.” The addition of the affectionate –tou suffix highlights its role as a marker of warmth and nurturing, while its historical link to Halima al-Saʿdiyya, the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad, underscores associations of steadfast care and maternal strength. In the United States, Halimatou remains distinctive—fewer than a dozen newborn girls bore the name in 2024 (ranked 939th)—continuing a pattern of intermittent appearances between ranks 936 and 960 since 2004, a testament to its modest but steady appeal in cross-cultural naming trends.
Pronunciation
Fulfulde,Hausa
- Pronunced as hah-lee-mah-too (/haˈli.ma.tu/)
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