What origin is the name Kalim?

Kalim comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kalim a popular name?

Kalim is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Kalim?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Kalim — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Kalim

Q: Is Kalim a rare name?

Yes. Kalim does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kalim

Kalim

Boy

african

2 syllables

Kalim is an african boy's name meaning "An Arabic name meaning a speaker or interlocutor. It is often associated with the prophet Moses, known as Kalimullah for speaking with God.".

Parents who choose Kalim pick a boy name from the african tradition, meaning "An Arabic name meaning a speaker or interlocutor. It is often associated with the prophet Moses, known as Kalimullah for speaking with God.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic name meaning a speaker or interlocutor. It is often associated with the prophet Moses, known as Kalimullah for speaking with God.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kalim

Very rare in US records

What does Kalim mean?

Kalim is a boy name of african origin meaning "An Arabic name meaning a speaker or interlocutor. It is often associated with the prophet Moses, known as Kalimullah for speaking with God.".