Girl name
Alime name meaning
“learned woman; woman of knowledge”
Alime means “learned woman” or “woman of knowledge.” It comes from Arabic ʿālima, the feminine form of ʿālim, meaning someone who knows or a scholar. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it has a clear association with books and scholarship and is linguistically related to Âlim.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Alime mean?
Learned woman; woman of knowledge
In Turkish: bilgili kadın; öğrenim sahibi kadın
Alime directly expresses knowledge and learning. The corresponding Turkish word âlime can also refer to a female scholar; it shares its Arabic root with Alim and ilim, but the name itself does not specify a particular scholarly field or religious office.
How popular is Alime?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Alime
From Arabic ʿālima, meaning “learned woman.” It is the feminine form of ʿālim, “one who knows” or “scholar.”
Double names with Alime
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Alime Buket
Meaning of each name
- Alime: learned woman; woman of knowledge
- Buket: flowers arranged together in a bouquet
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Defne Alime
Meaning of each name
- Defne: bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Alime: learned woman; woman of knowledge
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Alime Feyza
Meaning of each name
- Alime: learned woman; woman of knowledge
- Feyza: abundance, plenty; overflowing
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Dürdane Alime
Meaning of each name
- Dürdane: a pearl; precious pearl bead
- Alime: learned woman; woman of knowledge
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Alime Güzin
Meaning of each name
- Alime: learned woman; woman of knowledge
- Güzin: chosen, distinguished; selected with favor
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Mihra Alime
Meaning of each name
- Mihra: Sun; love, friendship
- Alime: learned woman; woman of knowledge
How to pronounce Alime
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عالمه |
| Arabic | عالمة |
Is Alime a girl’s name?
Yes, Alime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Alime appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alime
- Aliye♀Exalted, elevated, distinguished
- Azime♀Great, lofty
- Alize♀Steady wind of the tropical belts
- Asime♀Protecting
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Alina♀Noble
- Alin♀Noble
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Arife♀A knowledgeable, discerning woman
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Alisa♀Of noble kind, associated with nobility
- Adile♀Just, fair and equitable
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Alime
- Alime Büyük
- Alime Cengiz
- Alime Selçuk-Tosun
FAQ about the name Alime
What is the meaning of Alime?
Alime means “learned woman; woman of knowledge”. From Arabic ʿālima, meaning “learned woman.” It is the feminine form of ʿālim, “one who knows” or “scholar.”
Is Alime a girl’s name?
Yes, Alime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Alime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alime?
Alime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Alime have?
Alime has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Alime?
Alime appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Alime?
Some ideas: Alime Buket; Defne Alime; Alime Feyza.
Famous people named Alime?
Notable people named Alime include Alime Büyük, Alime Cengiz, Alime Selçuk-Tosun.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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