Ilham
Ilham is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Inspiration, intuition”.
| Meaning | Inspiration, intuition |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إلهام |
| Pronunciation | il-HAHM |
| Arabic root | ل ه م (l-h-m) — to inspire |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ilham
Ilham means inspiration, especially the insight God places in a person's heart. In the Arab world, Iran (Elham) and the Maghreb it is a girl's name, but in Azerbaijan and Indonesia it is commonly given to boys, as with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. It is the same root as the Quranic verb alhama.
Is Ilham a Muslim name?
Yes. Ilham is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning inspiration.
Is Ilham in the Quran?
The root appears in 'and He inspired it (fa-alhamahā) with its wickedness and its righteousness' (Quran 91:8).
Where is the name Ilham used?
A girl's name in the Arab world and Iran; a boy's name in Azerbaijan and Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Ilham
- Ilham name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ilham baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ilham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilham mean?
Ilham means 'Inspiration, intuition'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ilham a Muslim name?
Yes. Ilham is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning inspiration.
How do you write Ilham in Arabic?
Ilham is written إلهام in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ilham?
Ilham is pronounced il-HAHM.
Is Ilham mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'and He inspired it (fa-alhamahā) with its wickedness and its righteousness' (Quran 91:8).