What origin is the name Muharram?

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

Is Muharram a popular name?

Muharram 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 Muharram?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Muharram — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Muharram

Q: Is Muharram a rare name?

Yes. Muharram 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 Muharram

Muharram

Boy

arabic

3 syllables

Muharram is an arabic boy's name meaning "This Arabic name refers to the first month of the Islamic calendar. It carries the meaning of forbidden or sacred.".

With arabic roots, Muharram is a boy name that means "This Arabic name refers to the first month of the Islamic calendar. It carries the meaning of forbidden or sacred.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Arabic name refers to the first month of the Islamic calendar. It carries the meaning of forbidden or sacred.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Muharram

Very rare in US records

What does Muharram mean?

Muharram is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "This Arabic name refers to the first month of the Islamic calendar. It carries the meaning of forbidden or sacred.".