Ilham
Ilham is a Muslim unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning “Inspiration, intuition”.
| Meaning | Inspiration, intuition |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | إلهام |
| Pronunciation | il-HAHM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Iran, Azerbaijan, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Ilham
Ilham means inspiration, and in particular the insight that God places in someone's heart. It comes from the root l-h-m, to inspire, which also gives the verb alhama used in the Quran. In the Arab world, the Maghreb and Iran, where it is spelled Elham, it is a girls' name. Azerbaijanis and Indonesians, however, often give it to boys; Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is one example.
Is Ilham a Muslim name?
Ilham means inspiration, from the root in 'and He inspired it (fa-alhamahā) with its wickedness and its righteousness' (Quran 91:8).
How popular is Ilham?
Girls carry it in the Arab world and Iran, and boys in Azerbaijan and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Ilham
- Ilham name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ilham baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ilham
Names similar to Ilham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilham mean?
Ilham means 'Inspiration, intuition'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ilham a Muslim name?
Ilham means inspiration, from the root in 'and He inspired it (fa-alhamahā) with its wickedness and its righteousness' (Quran 91:8).
How do you pronounce Ilham?
Ilham is pronounced il-HAHM.
Is Ilham a boy or girl name?
Ilham is used for both boys and girls.