Kalima as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kalima

What is the meaning of the name Kalima ?

The baby name Kalima is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kaˈliːma/ (kah-LEE-ma; English often /kəˈliːmə/ — kuh-LEE-muh).

Kalima is Arabic in Origin.

Kalima is a feminine given name most commonly drawn from Arabic kalima/kalimah, meaning "word," "utterance," or "speech." It is familiar in Islamic discourse through the kalimah, the concise declarations of faith, lending the name associations with truth, testimony, and eloquence. Through centuries of cultural exchange, the term entered Swahili with the same sense, supporting its use on the East African coast.

Given-name usage appears across the Arab world, South Asia, and East Africa, and in diasporic communities from the early 20th century onward, though it remains comparatively rare in the West. Spelling variants include Kalimah, Kaleema, and Kaleemah; related masculine forms are Kalim and Kaleem. Diminutives may include Kali or Lima. In South Asian contexts the spelling can be interpreted folk-etymologically as "Kali Ma" ("Mother Kali"), yet as a single name it is typically Arabic-derived. Overall, Kalima conveys a poised, articulate spirit.