أحلام

Ahlaam

girlArabic

Ahlaam is a Muslim girl name meaning “Dreams”.

MeaningDreams
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingأحلام
Pronunciationah-LAAM
Arabic rootح ل م (ḥ-l-m) — dreaming; also forbearance
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ahlaam

Ahlaam is a spelling of Aḥlām, plural of ḥulm, a dream. It became a popular girls' name across the Arab world in the 20th century, and is known, for example, through the Emirati singer Ahlam. The same root also gives ḥilm, forbearance, though the name itself means dreams.

Is Ahlaam a Muslim name?

Yes. Ahlaam is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning 'dreams'.

Where is the name Ahlaam used?

Used across the Arab world and among Arabic-speaking families abroad.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ahlaam mean?

Ahlaam means 'Dreams'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ahlaam a Muslim name?

Yes. Ahlaam is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning 'dreams'.

How do you write Ahlaam in Arabic?

Ahlaam is written أحلام in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ahlaam?

Ahlaam is pronounced ah-LAAM.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.