Muslim girl name
Ilham: name meaning
إلهام
“Inspiration”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Ilham mean?
Ilham (إلهام) means "Inspiration". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Ilham a Muslim name?
Yes. Ilham is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Ilham mentioned in the Qur'an?
Ilham is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.