Indian name meaning
Ghulam
♂ BoyGhu·lam · 2 syllables
A devoted servant of God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Gulam
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| G | h | u | l | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 4 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Ghulam carries the name number 4.
About the name Ghulam
Ghulam is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A devoted servant of God.”
Spoken aloud it is Ghu·lam — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Gulam; both spellings are the same name. Ghulam turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghulam mean?
Ghulam means “A devoted servant of God.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Ghulam a boy or a girl name?
Ghulam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ghulam?
Ghulam is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Ghulam?
Ghulam has 2 syllables and is said as Ghu·lam.
What are the other spellings of Ghulam?
Ghulam is also commonly spelled Gulam. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Ghulam?
In the Chaldean system, Ghulam has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Ghulam a common name in India?
Ghulam appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Ghulam?
For a sister to Ghulam, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Ghazal, Nikhat, Sara or Aamira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ghulam?
Neelam, Aslam, Islam or Alam share Ghulam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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