Gholam
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gholam
Gholam (also spelled Ghulam) means "servant" or "slave" and derives from the Arabic root word meaning servitude or bondage.
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Etymology
Gholam (also spelled Ghulam) means "servant" or "slave" and derives from the Arabic root word meaning servitude or bondage. The name is primarily used in Islamic, Persian, and South Asian cultures, with historical prominence among Muslim populations in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the broader Middle East.
Gholam currently ranks #1,674 in the United States as a boy's name.
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