Ghulam
Ghulam is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Young man; servant”.
| Meaning | Young man; servant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | غلام |
| Pronunciation | ghoo-LAHM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Ghulam
Ghulam first meant a boy or youth in Arabic, and Persian and Urdu later gave it the meaning of servant. On its own it is rarely used as a name. Usually it opens a compound that expresses devotion, such as Ghulam Rasul or Ghulam Muhammad, naming the person one serves. Scholars generally prefer that such compounds refer to the Prophet ﷺ or the righteous, and to nothing else.
Is Ghulam a Muslim name?
Ghulam is mostly used by Muslims in devotional compounds, and the word appears in the story of Yusuf: 'Good news! Here is a boy (ghulām)' (Quran 12:19).
How popular is Ghulam?
Ghulam is very common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, written Gholam in Iran and Golam in Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Ghulam
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Spellings and variants of Ghulam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghulam mean?
Ghulam means 'Young man; servant'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ghulam a Muslim name?
Ghulam is mostly used by Muslims in devotional compounds, and the word appears in the story of Yusuf: 'Good news! Here is a boy (ghulām)' (Quran 12:19).
How do you pronounce Ghulam?
Ghulam is pronounced ghoo-LAHM.
Is Ghulam a boy or girl name?
Ghulam is usually a boy name.