Elham
Elham is a girls' name of Persian origin meaning “inspiration, divine revelation.” An Arabic-Persian name meaning inspiration or divine revelation, Elham carries spiritual and artistic significance.
how do you pronounce Elham?
el-HAHM
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what does Elham mean?
The name Elham means “inspiration, divine revelation.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
An Arabic-Persian name meaning inspiration or divine revelation, Elham carries spiritual and artistic significance. It suggests the moment when creative or divine insight strikes — the flash of inspiration that transforms understanding. The name is used across Persian and Arabic-speaking cultures.
where does the name Elham come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Elham is borrowed from the Arabic Ilham, meaning inspiration (Wiktionary gives a Persian intermediate form, elham); Wikipedia adds that Elham is used as a unisex name, not exclusively for girls.
the history of Elham
The source material otherwise lists notable contemporary bearers, mostly Iranian professionals and public figures, rather than documenting a deeper history of the name.
what are the nicknames and variants of Elham?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Elham?
- Elham Hamidi (Iranian actress)
- Elham Madani (Iranian-Canadian actress)
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what names go well with Elham?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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