Ahlam
Ahlam is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Dreams, visions”.
| Meaning | Dreams, visions |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أحلام |
| Pronunciation | ah-LAHM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Gulf States, Iraq, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Ahlam
The root h-l-m covers both dreaming and forbearance, and Ahlam, its plural noun, means dreams. It is a widespread modern Arabic name for girls. North Africans usually write it Ahlem, as in the name of the Algerian novelist Ahlam Mosteghanemi. Rather than anything mystical, the name speaks of hopes and ambitions, which helps explain why it has spread so easily from one Arab country to another.
Is Ahlam a Muslim name?
For Muslim families it is a gentle Arabic name meaning dreams.
How popular is Ahlam?
From the Gulf to Morocco, it is familiar all over the Arab world.
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Spellings and variants of Ahlam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ahlam mean?
Ahlam means 'Dreams, visions'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ahlam a Muslim name?
For Muslim families it is a gentle Arabic name meaning dreams.
How do you pronounce Ahlam?
Ahlam is pronounced ah-LAHM.
Is Ahlam a boy or girl name?
Ahlam is usually a girl name.