Ghulam
Meaning of Ghulam
Ghulam is a male name of Arabic origin. In Arabic, it is pronounced as ghoo-LAHM (/ɣuːˈlɑm/). This name has a rich cultural and historical significance. It is derived from the Arabic word "ghulam," which means "servant" or "boy." Ghulam has been used as a given name throughout the Middle East and South Asia for centuries. It carries associations with humility, loyalty, and dedication. While not very common in the United States, data shows that there have been occurrences of Ghulam as a given name in recent years. This unique and meaningful name could be an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and culturally significant name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as ghoo-LAHM (/ɣuːˈlɑm/)
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Notable People Named Ghulam
| Ghulam Azam was a prominent Bangladesjson Islamist politician and former leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. |
| Ustad Ghulam Ali is a renowned Pakistani ghazal singer from the Patiala Gharana, known for his exceptional talent and influence in both the ghazal genre and Bollywood playback singing. |
| Ghulam Haider, also known as Master Ghulam Haider, was a renowned Pakistani music composer who worked in both India and Pakistan. |
| Ghulam Murtaza is a Pakistani theoretical physicist known for his work in plasma physics and controlled nuclear fusion processes. |
| Ghulam Abbas was a renowned Pakistani short story writer. |
| Ghulam Shah Jeelani was a Pakistani politician and member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh until his passing. |
| Ghulam Hussain Khan, also known as Ghulam Husain Khan Tabatabai, was an 18th century Indian historian and scholar-administrator known for his famous book Seir Mutaqherin, which provides a notable contemporary historical account of the late Mughal Empire. |
| Ghulam Rasool Santosh, also known as G. R. Santosh, was a renowned Kashmiri painter and poet, celebrated for his work inspired by Kashmir Shaivism and honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1979. |
| Ustad Ghulam Sadiq Khan, an Indian classical vocalist from the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, was known for his exceptional musical talent. |
| Lieutenant Colonel Ghulam Hussain Chaudry, a Pakistan Army officer born in 1926, received the Hilal-i-Jurat for his service in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and was fatally wounded in the conflict. |
| Ghulam Rehman is a Pakistani cricketer known for his impressive performance as the leading wicket-taker for Multan in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup. |
| Ghulam Mustafa Bashir is a Pakistani sports shooter who represented Pakistan in the men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol event at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and served as the flag-bearer for Pakistan during the Parade of Nations. |
