What origin is the name Ghulam?

Ghulam comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ghulam a popular name?

Ghulam is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Ghulam?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Ghulam — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Ghulam

Q: Is Ghulam a rare name?

Yes. Ghulam does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ghulam

Ghulam

Boy

african

2 syllables

Ghulam is an african boy's name meaning "A name found in Arabic and African contexts meaning servant or youth. It is often used in compound religious names to signify a servant of God.".

Ghulam is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name found in Arabic and African contexts meaning servant or youth. It is often used in compound religious names to signify a servant of God.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name found in Arabic and African contexts meaning servant or youth. It is often used in compound religious names to signify a servant of God.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ghulam

Very rare in US records

What does Ghulam mean?

Ghulam is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name found in Arabic and African contexts meaning servant or youth. It is often used in compound religious names to signify a servant of God.".