Ghulam
Ghulam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Boy, young man; servant”.
| Meaning | Boy, young man; servant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | غلام |
| Pronunciation | ghoo-LAHM |
| Arabic root | غ ل م (gh-l-m) — youth, a young man |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ghulam
Ghulam means a boy or young man, and in Persian and Urdu it came to mean servant. On its own it is rare as a name; it is normally the first part of a compound expressing devotion, such as Ghulam Muhammad, Ghulam Rasul or Ghulam Abbas, meaning servant of the person named. Scholars generally prefer such compounds to refer to the Prophet ﷺ or the righteous, not to anything else.
Is Ghulam a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghulam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, mostly used in compounds like Ghulam Muhammad in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
Is Ghulam in the Quran?
The word appears in the story of Yusuf: 'Good news! Here is a boy (ghulām)' (Quran 12:19).
Where is the name Ghulam used?
Very common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan; Gholam in Iran and Golam in Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghulam mean?
Ghulam means 'Boy, young man; servant'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ghulam a Muslim name?
Yes. Ghulam is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, mostly used in compounds like Ghulam Muhammad in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
How do you write Ghulam in Arabic?
Ghulam is written غلام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ghulam?
Ghulam is pronounced ghoo-LAHM.
Is Ghulam mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the story of Yusuf: 'Good news! Here is a boy (ghulām)' (Quran 12:19).