Erum
Erum is a Muslim girl name meaning “Garden of paradise (popular sense); Iram”.
| Meaning | Garden of paradise (popular sense); Iram |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic place name), Urdu spelling |
| Arabic spelling | ارم |
| Pronunciation | EH-rum |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Erum
Erum is the Urdu spelling of Iram, the city of the ancient people of ʿĀd mentioned in the Quran. Persian and Urdu literature took up the legend of the 'garden of Iram' as an image of a paradise-like garden, which is why the name is usually explained as 'heaven' or 'garden of paradise'. It is a long-established girl's name in Pakistan and India.
Is Erum a Muslim name?
Yes. Erum (Iram) is used as a Muslim name in South Asia; it comes from a place named in the Quran, though in the Quran Iram is the city of the people of ʿĀd, not paradise itself.
Is Erum in the Quran?
Iram is named in the Quran: 'Iram, who had lofty pillars' (Quran 89:7).
Where is the name Erum used?
Common among Pakistani and Indian Muslim women.
Gifts with the name Erum
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Spellings and variants of Erum
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erum mean?
Erum means 'Garden of paradise (popular sense); Iram'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic place name), Urdu spelling.
Is Erum a Muslim name?
Yes. Erum (Iram) is used as a Muslim name in South Asia; it comes from a place named in the Quran, though in the Quran Iram is the city of the people of ʿĀd, not paradise itself.
How do you write Erum in Arabic?
Erum is written ارم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Erum?
Erum is pronounced EH-rum.
Is Erum mentioned in the Quran?
Iram is named in the Quran: 'Iram, who had lofty pillars' (Quran 89:7).