Elham
Elham is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Persian form origin, meaning “Inspiration from God”.
| Meaning | Inspiration from God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian form |
| Written as | الهام |
| Pronunciation | el-HAHM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Morocco |
Meaning and origin of Elham
Elham is the Persian shape of the Arabic ilhām, meaning inspiration, and in particular the inner guidance that God places in a person's heart. Its root is the verb 'to inspire'. In Iran it ranks among the favourite names for girls, and the Arab world also gives the form Ilham to daughters. In Afghanistan and Pakistan, by contrast, the name is sometimes chosen for boys.
Is Elham a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Iran and well beyond use this Arabic-rooted name, and its root occurs in the verse 'and He inspired it (alhamahā) with its wickedness and its righteousness' (Quran 91:8).
How popular is Elham?
Hugely popular in Iran, while Ilham is widespread in Morocco and the wider Arab world.
Gifts with the name Elham
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Elham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elham mean?
Elham means 'Inspiration from God'. It is of Arabic, Persian form origin.
Is Elham a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Iran and well beyond use this Arabic-rooted name, and its root occurs in the verse 'and He inspired it (alhamahā) with its wickedness and its righteousness' (Quran 91:8).
How do you pronounce Elham?
Elham is pronounced el-HAHM.
Is Elham a boy or girl name?
Elham is usually a girl name.