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At a Glance
- Meaning
- 'dreams' (Arabic plural of dream)
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-LAHM
Ahlam is an Arabic name that means 'dreams,' the plural form of the word for dream. It's pronounced ah-LAHM. You'll sometimes see it glossed as 'pleasant dreams,' but the name itself just means 'dreams'; 'pleasant' isn't part of the word, though it's an easy association to make.
Meaning & Origin of Ahlam
Meaning: 'dreams' (Arabic plural of dream).
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Often glossed as 'pleasant dreams.' Actually: The name itself just means 'dreams' — 'pleasant' isn't part of the word, though it's a natural association people add.
How to Pronounce Ahlam
ah-LAHMIPA /æħˈlæːm/
Popularity of Ahlam
Ahlam ranked #3010 in the U.S. in 2024, with 54 babies given the name. That's also its highest rank in the Social Security data, which runs from 1977 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ahlam mean?
‘dreams’ (Arabic plural of dream).
How do you pronounce Ahlam?
Ahlam is pronounced ah-LAHM (IPA: /æħˈlæːm/).
Is Ahlam a popular name right now?
Ahlam is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3010 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1977–2024.)
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