أدهم

Edhem

boyArabic, Turkish / Bosnian form

Edhem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Dark; black horse”.

MeaningDark; black horse
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Turkish / Bosnian form
Arabic spellingأدهم
PronunciationED-hem
Arabic rootد ه م (d-h-m) — dark, black
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Edhem

Edhem is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Arabic Adham, which means dark or black and was used for a fine black horse. The name is honoured through Ibrāhīm ibn Adham, the eighth-century ascetic who gave up a princely life in Balkh. It is especially common among Bosniaks.

Is Edhem a Muslim name?

Yes. Edhem is the Balkan and Turkish form of the Arabic name Adham and is used by Muslim families in Bosnia and Turkey.

Where is the name Edhem used?

Common among Bosniaks and Albanians; in Turkey it is usually spelled Ethem.

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Spellings and variants of Edhem

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Edhem mean?

Edhem means 'Dark; black horse'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish / Bosnian form.

Is Edhem a Muslim name?

Yes. Edhem is the Balkan and Turkish form of the Arabic name Adham and is used by Muslim families in Bosnia and Turkey.

How do you write Edhem in Arabic?

Edhem is written أدهم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Edhem?

Edhem is pronounced ED-hem.

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