Indian name meaning
Alima
♀ GirlA·li·ma · 3 syllables
Wise; learned; a scholar
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| A | l | i | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
1 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Alima carries the name number 1.
About the name Alima
Alima is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Wise; learned; a scholar.”
Spoken aloud it is A·li·ma — 3 syllables. Alima is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alima mean?
Alima means “Wise; learned; a scholar.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Alima a boy or a girl name?
Alima is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Alima?
Alima is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Alima?
Alima has 3 syllables and is said as A·li·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Alima?
In the Chaldean system, Alima has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Alima a common name in India?
Alima appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Alima?
For a brother to Alima, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aadil, Aamir, Aaqib or Shabbir all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Alima?
Fatima, Garima, Mahima or Poornima share Alima's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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