NAME PROFILE
Terek
A West African variant of the Arabic name Halima, meaning 'gentle,' 'patient,' or 'mild-mannered.' This name reflects a person with a serene heart and a nurturing spirit, someone who brings a sense of calm and kindness to every room they enter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 280 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1980 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NJ — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Halimatou Bah (Professional Volleyball Player) · Halimatou Diallo (Model and Miss Guinea World) · Halimatou Hima (United Nations Diplomat) · Halimatou Sow (Public Health Activist) · Halimatou Traoré (Track and Field Sprinter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HaliLimaTou-Tou
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