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Ilman

♂ Boy

Pronounced IL-mahn /ˈɪl.mɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic 'ilm ('knowledge, learning'), with the -an ending; Ilman is used as a given name in Arabic-speaking, Indonesian and Malay communities, where names built on knowledge and faith are a long tradition.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ilman comes from the Arabic word for knowledge and learning (said 'IL-mahn') — a calm, scholarly two-beat name used across Arabic and Indonesian families.
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Origin MediumArabic, Indonesian
MeaningFrom Arabic 'ilm ('knowledge, learning'), with the -an ending; Ilman is used as a given name in Arabic-speaking, Indonesian and Malay communities, where names built on knowledge and faith are a long tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#12968
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Ilman grows from Arabic 'ilm, 'knowledge, learning' — a root that runs through centuries of Islamic scholarship. Names of this kind travel widely with the language, and Ilman is used in Arabic-speaking homes as well as in Indonesia and Malaysia (said 'IL-mahn').

In the U.S. it is a rare name, carried mostly by families with Arabic, Indonesian or Malay heritage. Rare, rooted, and quietly scholarly.

Did you know? Ilman is built on the Arabic root 'ilm, meaning 'knowledge' — the same root behind words for science and scholarship. It is a familiar choice in Indonesian and Malay families as well (said 'IL-mahn').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ilman — Arabic 'ilm 'knowledge'; Indonesian/Malay usage

Variations

IlmaanIlhaamIlm

Nicknames

IlIly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilman mean?

Ilman comes from Arabic 'ilm, meaning 'knowledge' or 'learning.'

How do you pronounce Ilman?

It's said IL-mahn /ˈɪl.mɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ilman a boy or girl name?

Ilman is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ilman?

Ilman is a rare name for boys in the U.S., seen mostly in Arabic, Indonesian and Malay families.

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