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Kalimullah: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“one who spoke with Allah”

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کلیم اللہ

كَلِيمُ اللّٰه

Kalimullah (کلیم اللہ, Arabic كَلِيمُ اللّٰه) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “one who spoke with Allah”. It comes from the Arabic root ك ل م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ك ل م.

Kalimullah at a glance

Meaning: one who spoke with Allah
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ka-lee-mul-laah
Syllables: 4
Letters: 10
First letter: K · ک

Meaning of Kalimullah

In English: one who spoke with Allah
اردو میں معنی: اللہ سے کلام کرنے والا

Origin and history of Kalimullah

Compound of kalīm, one who speaks with another (Lane), and Allah. Kalīm Allāh is a title of the Prophet Musa, to whom Allah spoke (Quran 4:164).

Rootك ل م

How to say and write Kalimullah

Say it: ka-lee-mul-laah4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Kalimullah
Urdu: کلیم اللہ
Original script: كَلِيمُ اللّٰه
Other spellings: Kaleemullah · Kalim Ullah
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Kalimullah

What does the name Kalimullah mean?

Kalimullah means “one who spoke with Allah”. In Urdu: اللہ سے کلام کرنے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Kalimullah a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Kalimullah is a boy’s name.

Is Kalimullah a Muslim name?

Yes. Kalimullah is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of kalīm, one who speaks with another (Lane), and Allah. Kalīm Allāh is a title of the Prophet Musa, to whom Allah spoke (Quran 4:164).

How do you pronounce Kalimullah?

Say it “ka-lee-mul-laah”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Kalimullah in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Kalimullah is written کلیم اللہ. In its original script: كَلِيمُ اللّٰه.

What are other spellings of Kalimullah?

Kalimullah is also spelled Kaleemullah, Kalim Ullah.

Is the meaning of Kalimullah 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.