Allam

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LAHM /əˈlɑːm/Medium

Meaning: Allam is an Arabic name and honorific from allama, 'very learned; great scholar' — a title for a deeply knowledgeable person. It also serves as a family name. It carries a scholarly, honored sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A scholar's name: Allam is Arabic for 'very learned; great scholar' (said 'ah-LAHM').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningAllam is an Arabic name and honorific from allama, 'very learned; great scholar' — a title for a deeply knowledgeable person. It also serves as a family name. It carries a scholarly, honored sense.

U.S. rank (2024)#12396 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Allam is an Arabic name and honorific from allama, 'very learned; great scholar,' used to praise deep knowledge. It also appears as a family name and travels with Arabic-speaking families. A dignified, scholarly pick (said 'ah-LAHM').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Arabic in heritage.

Did you know? Allam comes from the Arabic allama — a title for a great scholar, 'very learned'; a name that honors knowledge (said 'ah-LAHM').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Allam — Arabic 'very learned; great scholar'; from allama

Variations

AllaamAlam

Nicknames

AlLam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allam mean?

Allam is an Arabic name and honorific meaning 'very learned; great scholar.'

How do you pronounce Allam?

It's said ah-LAHM /əˈlɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Allam a boy or girl name?

Allam is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Allam?

Allam is a rare name for boys in the U.S.