Elham

Elham is a Persian, exclusively feminine variant of the gender-neutral Arabic name Ilham, which derives from the Arabic word ʔilhām (إلهام) and means 'Inspiration'. In Arabic and Persian cultures, Elham is a widely used and popular girl's name.

What does the name Elham mean?

Elham represents a purely feminine form of the gender-neutral Arabic name Ilham and traces back to the Arabic word ʔilhām (إلهام), which means 'Inspiration'. This name is highly regarded and frequently encountered in Arabic and Persian regions. A less common variant is Elhame.

Where does the name Elham come from?

The name Elham has Arabic roots and means 'the Inspiration'. The Arabic word ʔilhām (إلهام) stands for inspiration. It is prevalent in the Arabic and Persian languages and among Muslims.

How do you pronounce Elham?

The sound and pronunciation of Elham: The name Elham consists of two clear syllables and is pronounced as 'El-ham' [ɛlˈhaːm]. It begins with a bright E sound. The slightly aspirated H in the second syllable gives the name a certain lightness. The nasal sound at the end provides a gentle finish. Elham thus conveys an impression of softness and determination - warm, melodious, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Elham is among the valued first names. The name currently ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 1,565th. Over the last ten years, Elham has been given as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,089th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,189th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eli / Elmo / Lami

Famous people

• Elham Charkhandeh (actress from Iran)
• Elham Galica (footballer from Albania)
• Elham Hamidi (Iranian actress)
• Elham Manea (writer)
• Elham Yaghoubian (Iranian writer)