Boy name
Muharram name meaning
“the sacred first Hijri month”
Muharram is a masculine name from Arabic muḥarram, referring to the sacred first month of the Hijri calendar. The Arabic word means “made sacred” or “forbidden”. Muharam is another spelling of the name, sharing its connection to the month and the same Arabic source.
What does Muharram mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Muharram
Muharam derives from Arabic muḥarram, meaning made sacred or forbidden. It names the first month of the Hijri calendar.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Muharram in Islam and the Quran
Muharram does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (محرم) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 85.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Muharram
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Muharram, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Muharram: the sacred first Hijri month
- Kodri: relating to power or ability
- Azmi: firm resolve
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Meaning of each word
- Muharram: the sacred first Hijri month
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
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Muharram Ikhwanul
Meaning of each word
- Muharram: the sacred first Hijri month
- Ikhwanul: brothers, male siblings
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Meaning of each word
- Zulfan: closeness, intimacy
- Muharram: the sacred first Hijri month
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
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Muharram Sultoni
Meaning of each word
- Muharram: the sacred first Hijri month
- Sultoni: sultanic or royal
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Meaning of each word
- Muharram: the sacred first Hijri month
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
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How to pronounce Muharram
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /muharam/ |
| Arabic script | محرم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦸꦲꦂꦫꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮥᮠᮁᮛᮙ᮪ |
Is Muharram a boy’s name?
Yes, Muharram is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Muharram ranks #2,541 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Muharram
- Muharram · b. 1968
- Muharram Idris
- Muharram
- Muharram · b. 1961
- Muharram Nurdin · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Muharram
What is the meaning of Muharram?
Muharram means the sacred first Hijri month. Muharam derives from Arabic muḥarram, meaning made sacred or forbidden. It names the first month of the Hijri calendar.
Is Muharram a boy’s name?
Yes, Muharram is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Muharram?
Muharram is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Muharram in the Quran?
Muharram does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (محرم) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 85.
How many syllables does Muharram have?
Muharram has 3 syllables (Mu-har-ram) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Muharram?
Muharram ranks #2,541 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Muharram?
Other spellings: Muharam.
What full names go well with Muharram?
Some ideas: Muharram Kodri Azmi; Muharram Daffa Tarmudji; Muharram Ikhwanul.
Famous people named Muharram?
Notable people named Muharram include Muharram, Muharram Idris, Muharram.
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