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Ilham

Pronounced il-HAHMShare

Meaning: Inspiration

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Ilham means inspiration in Arabic. The name is used across different naming traditions, with gender preferences that vary by community.

Spellings & variants

  • Elham
  • Ilhem
  • Ilhame

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Ilham comes from Arabic.

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