Shalima

The girl's name Shalima represents a short form of the oriental name Shalimar. Translated from Arabic, it means "the builder."

What does the name Shalima mean?

Shalima is a girl's name that has established itself as a short form of the name Shalimar. The literal translation from Arabic is "the builder." The origin of the name can be found in the Arabic expression shah al-'imarat, which means "the builder." Additionally, there may be a connection to the Indian linguistic area, where Shalima also takes on the meanings "the lovable" or "garden of eternal love." In Persian, Shalimar is translated as "the purest of all human joys." The Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan, were established in the 17th century by a Persian prince and house the rarest plants, impressive structures, as well as a large pond with extraordinary birds and fish. These gardens were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and are on the Red List of endangered sites.

Where does the name Shalima come from?

The name Shalima has Arabic roots and means "the builder." The

How do you pronounce Shalima?

Sha-li-ma

Popularity

In Germany, Shalima is a relatively common first name. In 2015, it reached 2,766th place on the list of the most common female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2012 with 2,475th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times as a first name, placing it at 7,773 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884.

Famous people

• Shalimar Fox (Mutant X character)