Boy name
Ahlan name meaning
“a welcome greeting”
Ahlan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “a welcome greeting.” It comes from ahlan, an expression used to welcome an arrival. The expression is related to the Arabic word ahl, meaning family or one's own people, which provides a related word behind the greeting.
What does Ahlan mean?
A welcome greeting
In Indonesian: sambutan selamat datang
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Ahlan
From Arabic ahlan, a greeting of welcome related to ahl, meaning family or one's own people.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ahlan in Islam and the Quran
Ahlan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ahlan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ahlan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ahlan: a welcome greeting
- Irsad: guidance toward the right path
- Nabil: noble and honorable
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Ahlan Nahrowi Mustaqpirin
Meaning of each word
- Ahlan: a welcome greeting
- Nahrowi: associated with a river
- Mustaqpirin: those who seek forgiveness
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Ahlan Muhammadun
Meaning of each word
- Ahlan: a welcome greeting
- Muhammadun: much praised
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Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Ahlan: a welcome greeting
- Mashud: witnessed, seen
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Ahlan Bagir
Meaning of each word
- Ahlan: a welcome greeting
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Ahlan: a welcome greeting
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Wildan: boys, young lads
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How to pronounce Ahlan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ahlan/ |
| Arabic script | أهلا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦃꦭꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮂᮜᮔ᮪ |
Is Ahlan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ahlan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ahlan ranks #3,782 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ahlan
Famous people named Ahlan
- Ahlan B. Razif · b. 1942
- Ahlan · b. 1967
- Ahlan Djumadil · b. 1971
- Ahlan Nury
FAQ about the name Ahlan
What is the meaning of Ahlan?
Ahlan means a welcome greeting. From Arabic ahlan, a greeting of welcome related to ahl, meaning family or one's own people.
Is Ahlan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ahlan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ahlan?
Ahlan is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ahlan in the Quran?
Ahlan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Ahlan have?
Ahlan has 2 syllables (Ah-lan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ahlan?
Ahlan ranks #3,782 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ahlan?
Some ideas: Ahlan Irsad Nabil; Ahlan Nahrowi Mustaqpirin; Ahlan Muhammadun.
Famous people named Ahlan?
Notable people named Ahlan include Ahlan B. Razif, Ahlan, Ahlan Djumadil.
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