Boy name
Ilman name meaning
“knowledge, learning”
Ilman is a masculine name meaning “knowledge” or “learning,” commonly linked to Arabic ʿilman. That source is an inflected form of ʿilm, the Arabic word for knowledge. The inflected form has been adapted as a given name in Indonesia, preserving its connection with the underlying word ʿilm.
What does Ilman mean?
The ending -man has different origins in Rahman, Herman, and Budiman. In Budiman, it relates to a Sanskrit element meaning ‘possessing’, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -man. More boy names ending in -man →
Origin and cultural usage of Ilman
Possibly from Arabic ʿilman, an inflected form of ʿilm, 'knowledge'. This form has been adapted as a name in Indonesia.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ilman in Islam and the Quran
Ilman does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (علما) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 114.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ilman
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ilman, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Naufal: generous, munificent
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
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Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Wildan: boys, young lads
- Sarifudin: nobility of the faith
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Ilman Fauzan
Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Fauzan: success, triumph
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Meaning of each word
- Sali: consoled; free from sorrow
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Razi: from Ray; content, willing
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Ilman Nafiudin
Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Nafiudin: one who benefits the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Sapii: intercessor; mediator
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
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How to pronounce Ilman
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ilman/ |
| Arabic script | علما |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦭ꧀ꦩꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮜ᮪ᮙᮔ᮪ |
Is Ilman a boy’s name?
Yes, Ilman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ilman ranks #2,008 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ilman
- Iman♂Faith, belief in God
- Isman♂
- Irman♂Great, universal
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Irwan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Ilham♂Inspiration, inner prompting
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Ilyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Ivan♂God has been gracious
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
Names with related meanings
- Arifin♂Those who possess knowledge
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Aji♂Valuable
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Idris♂Studious in traditional interpretation
- Fahmi♂Related to understanding
- Didik♂To guide, to educate
- Fikri♂Relating to thought or ideas
- Pramono♂Measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Siswanto♂Associated with a pupil or learner
- Adji♂Valuable
Famous people named Ilman
- Ilman ibrahim · b. 1989
- Ilman · b. 1956
- Ilman Alamanda · b. 1998
- Ilman Wijaya Kusuma · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Ilman
What is the meaning of Ilman?
Ilman means knowledge, learning. Possibly from Arabic ʿilman, an inflected form of ʿilm, 'knowledge'. This form has been adapted as a name in Indonesia.
Is Ilman a boy’s name?
Yes, Ilman is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ilman?
Ilman is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ilman in the Quran?
Ilman does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (علما) does, for example in QS Taha [20]: 114.
How many syllables does Ilman have?
Ilman has 2 syllables (Il-man) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ilman?
Ilman ranks #2,008 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ilman?
Some ideas: Ilman Naufal Gaus; Ilman Wildan Sarifudin; Ilman Fauzan.
Famous people named Ilman?
Notable people named Ilman include Ilman ibrahim, Ilman, Ilman Alamanda.
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