Alama
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alama
The given name 'Alama' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-'alama', meaning 'the sign' or 'the mark', and is rooted in the Semitic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Alama' is derived from the Arabic word 'al-'alama', meaning 'the sign' or 'the mark', and is rooted in the Semitic language family. The name 'Alama' is used in various cultures, including Islamic cultures, and has been associated with notable historical figures such as Alama Iqbal, a Pakistani poet and philosopher.
Alama currently ranks #4,603 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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