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Aleem: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“knowing; learned”

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علیم

عَلِيم

Aleem (علیم, Arabic عَلِيم) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “knowing; learned”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ل م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ل م.

Aleem at a glance

Meaning: knowing; learned
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: a-leem
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: A · ع

Meaning of Aleem

In English: knowing; learned
اردو میں معنی: جاننے والا، دانا

Origin and history of Aleem

Lane gives ʿalīm as knowing, learned. Al-ʿAlīm, the All-Knowing, is a name of Allah.

Rootع ل م

How to say and write Aleem

Say it: a-leem2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Aleem
Urdu: علیم
Original script: عَلِيم
Themes: Knowledge

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Questions about the name Aleem

What does the name Aleem mean?

Aleem means “knowing; learned”. In Urdu: جاننے والا، دانا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Aleem a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Aleem is a boy’s name.

Is Aleem a Muslim name?

Yes. Aleem is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ʿalīm as knowing, learned. Al-ʿAlīm, the All-Knowing, is a name of Allah.

How do you pronounce Aleem?

Say it “a-leem”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Aleem in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Aleem is written علیم. In its original script: عَلِيم.

Is the meaning of Aleem verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.