Boy name
Ulum name meaning
“sciences, branches of knowledge”
Ulum is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning sciences or branches of knowledge. It comes from ʿulūm, the plural of ʿilm, meaning knowledge or learning. In Indonesia, Ulum also appears as an element in compound names, retaining its connection with knowledge.
What does Ulum mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ulum
From Arabic ʿulūm, the plural of ʿilm, meaning knowledge or learning. In Indonesia it also occurs as an element of compound names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ulum in Islam and the Quran
Ulum 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 Ulum
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ulum, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Nurfajri: light of dawn
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
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Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Bustanul: garden or orchard
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Ulum Saadi
Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Saadi: associated with happiness or good fortune
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Mustaqpirin Ulum Kamarullah
Meaning of each word
- Mustaqpirin: those who seek forgiveness
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Kamarullah: moon of God
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Ulum Saeful
Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Saeful: sword, an opening compound element
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Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Qomari: lunar, relating to the moon
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
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How to pronounce Ulum
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ulum/ |
| Arabic script | علوم |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦭꦸꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮜᮥᮙ᮪ |
Is Ulum a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulum is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ulum ranks #1,174 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ulum
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
FAQ about the name Ulum
What is the meaning of Ulum?
Ulum means sciences, branches of knowledge. From Arabic ʿulūm, the plural of ʿilm, meaning knowledge or learning. In Indonesia it also occurs as an element of compound names.
Is Ulum a boy’s name?
Yes, Ulum is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 87% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ulum?
Ulum is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ulum in the Quran?
Ulum does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Ulum have?
Ulum has 2 syllables (U-lum) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ulum?
Ulum ranks #1,174 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ulum?
Some ideas: Ulum Nurfajri Rifat; Ulum Bustanul Shofa; Ulum Saadi.
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