Alam

Pronounced: ah-LAHM

Meaning: Universe; world

Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic

What does Alam mean?

Alam (عَالَم) is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “world” or “universe.” It is used across the Islamic world, sometimes as part of compound names like Alamgir (“conqueror of the world”). The name reflects grandeur, scope, and sometimes a philosophical or spiritual worldview. It is also a Bengali surname and given name.

Variants of Alam

Spelling Variants:Alem

International Variants

Name	Language
Alem	Amharic (Ethiopian)

Popularity of Alam over time

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