Boy name
Gulam name meaning
“a youth; servant or bondsman”
Gulam means “a youth,” “servant,” or “bondsman.” It comes from Arabic ġulām, a word whose meaning ranges from a young male to a servant or enslaved person according to context. It is used for boys in Türkiye. Gulam also appears as a naming element in Persian and South Asian languages.
What does Gulam mean?
A youth; servant or bondsman
In Turkish: genç erkek; hizmetkâr, kul
Gulam has historically carried both an age-related meaning and meanings connected with service, which need to be distinguished by context. It also appears before another name in Persian and South Asian naming patterns; the Arabic source word occurs in the Quran for a boy or youth.
Origin of the name Gulam
It derives from Arabic ghulām, meaning a boy or young man and, in some contexts, a servant or enslaved attendant. The word also entered personal-name formations in Persian and South Asian languages.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Gulam in the Quran? | As a word · غلام · 19:7, 19:8The Arabic source word غلام occurs in Surah Maryam as an ordinary word referring to a boy. |
| Starts with | G |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Gulam
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡulam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | غلام |
Is Gulam a boy’s name?
Yes, Gulam is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Gulam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Gulam
What is the meaning of Gulam?
Gulam means “a youth; servant or bondsman”. It derives from Arabic ghulām, meaning a boy or young man and, in some contexts, a servant or enslaved attendant. The word also entered personal-name formations in Persian and South Asian languages.
Is Gulam a boy’s name?
Yes, Gulam is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Gulam in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word غلام occurs in Surah Maryam as an ordinary word referring to a boy. (e.g.: 19:7, 19:8)
What is the origin of the name Gulam?
Gulam is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Gulam have?
Gulam has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gulam?
Gulam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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