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Ilham: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“inspiration”

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الہام

إِلْهَام

Ilham (الہام, Arabic إِلْهَام) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “inspiration”. It comes from the Arabic root ل ه م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ل ه م.

Ilham at a glance

Meaning: inspiration
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: il-haam
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: I · ا

Meaning of Ilham

In English: inspiration
اردو میں معنی: الہام، دل میں ڈالی گئی بات

Origin and history of Ilham

Verbal noun of alhama, to inspire.

Rootل ه م

How to say and write Ilham

Say it: il-haam2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Ilham
Urdu: الہام
Original script: إِلْهَام
Other spellings: Elham
Themes: Faith

Sibling names for Ilham

Muslim boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Ilham.

Names like Ilham

Questions about the name Ilham

What does the name Ilham mean?

Ilham means “inspiration”. In Urdu: الہام، دل میں ڈالی گئی بات. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Ilham a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Ilham is a girl’s name.

Is Ilham a Muslim name?

Yes. Ilham is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Verbal noun of alhama, to inspire.

How do you pronounce Ilham?

Say it “il-haam”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Ilham in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Ilham is written الہام. In its original script: إِلْهَام.

What are other spellings of Ilham?

Ilham is also spelled Elham.

Is the meaning of Ilham verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.