Alim
A learned scholar possessing great wisdom and honour.
Arabic, Middle East
Boy · A
Alim
“A learned scholar possessing great wisdom and honour.”
Ah-leem
Arabic, Middle East origin
4 letters
2 syllables
About this name
Alim is derived from the Arabic word for knowing or omniscient. It is a traditional name given to boys with the hope of fostering an intellectual life and an honourable pursuit of knowledge.
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Syllables
2
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Pairs well with
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Sibling set
Sibling set: Abdelrahman, Amir, Amal