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Khurram

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Meaning

Happy, delightful

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic خرم
Urdu خرم
Persian خرم
Turkish Hürrem
Bengali খুররম
Pashto خرم

Alternate Spellings

The name Khurram is a classic masculine title rooted in Persian tradition. The literal meaning, 'Happy, delightful', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

Pronounced as Khurram, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Khurram is a Persian word meaning "joyful," the birth name of the Mughal emperor better known as Shah Jahan.

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Etymology

From the Persian خرم (khorram), 'joyful, flourishing' - the birth name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Notable Historical Usage

Khurram was the birth name of Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658 CE), the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across South Asian Muslim communities.