Guide, Pilot
Pronunciation: MAH-alam
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Maalam is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Guide". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: MAH-alam. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
معلم
معلم وہ شخص ہوتا ہے جو لوگوں کو تعلیم دیتا ہے
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
معلم
المعلم هو الشخص الذي يعلم الناس
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
MAH-alam
IPA
/mɑːˈælam/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Thursday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Aqeeq
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Ibn Battuta, a famous 14th-century Moroccan traveler, visited the Sufi saint Sheikh Shahabuddin Suhrawardi in Multan, Pakistan, who was also known as Maalam Shahabuddin. This title 'Maalam' is a Persian honorific for a teacher or spiritual guide.
1336 CE
Maalam Foddiyi, a 16th-century West African Muslim scholar and jurist, played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the region. He is known as Maalam Foddiyi after being initiated into the Qadiri Sufi order by Sheikh Foddiyi. The title 'Maalam' denotes his status as a spiritual teacher and guide.
1507 CE - 1595 CE
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Maalam
Maalam means a person who teaches or imparts knowledge
معلم
معلم وہ شخص ہوتا ہے جو لوگوں کو تعلیم دیتا ہے
معلم
المعلم هو الشخص الذي يعلم الناس
मअलम
मअलम वह व्यक्ति होता है जो लोगों को शिक्षा देता है
معلم
معلم هغه څوک دی چي خلکو ته زده کړي ورکوي
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