Given Name
İlham
eel-HAHM
Pronunciation: eel-HAHM
إِلْهَام
Unisex
Origin
Turkish, from Arabic ilhām
Meaning
Inspiration, divine illumination (ilhām) originating from Arabic, conveyed through Turkish usage
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to İlham.
İlham is a Turkish, from Arabic ilhām name commonly explained as Inspiration, divine illumination (ilhām) originating from Arabic, conveyed through Turkish usage. It is often grouped with Given Name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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