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Ghulam

/gh-LAAM/

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Meaning

Servant, young man

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ุบู„ุงู…
Urdu ุบู„ุงู…
Persian ุบู„ุงู…
Turkish Gulam
Bengali เฆ—เง‹เฆฒเฆพเฆฎ
Pashto ุบู„ุงู…

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Ghulam offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Servant, young man', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Ghulam has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ghulam comes from the Arabic root gh-l-m, meaning "young boy" or servant. The Quran uses this word to describe the promised sons of both Ibrahim (51:28) and Zakariyya (19:19).

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic ุบู„ุงู… (ghulam), 'young man, servant, boy.'

Islamic Significance

Used in the Quran, notably in the announcement of a righteous son (ghulam zakiyya) to Maryam.

Quranic Connection

Ghulam is the word the angel uses to Maryam, announcing that he is the messenger of her Lord to give her a pure boy (19:19).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.