Salam ou alikoum Is Liam, Liham, Lihem a Quranic names or Arabic names? I want to know its meaning. Thanks
Answer
Alaikumassalam wa rahmatullah,
Liam in Arabic is the plural of Laeem, which is a non-Quranic word meaning "lowly", "ungenerous", "ungracious", and since it doesn't have a good meaning it is not used as a name. There is also Li'm, which comes from the same root, meaning "peace and harmony between people"., but it is pronounced differently from Liam.
Liham is a non-Quranic Arabic word that means "wise", "intelligent", "kind", it can only be used to describe males. It is pronounced [(LI)p] + [(HUM)ble] with emphasis on the second syllable. You could use this as a name since it doesn't have a bad meaning, and you can modify the spelling or pronunciation to make it more to your liking.
Anonymous
Can i accept name LIAM as my son name please tell me write me
Anonymous
ASA I couldn’t find the name Liham in any Arabic dictionary and neither could my local Imam. Is it possible you could provide the source you got the meaning from as I would love to name my son that? I had already chosen this name and have my heart totally set on it.
Anonymous
I believe the Irish name Liam that is pronounced “LEE-əm ” sounds different to whatever Arabic word this website is referring as no Arabic word is pronouced exactly like the Irish name Liam so using the name Liam is fine. 🙂
Anonymous
A.s.a I I too find the name Liam a very speciaal,curious and casueel name, and I would like to give it to my onborn child. So could I use this name in reference to islamic background? I hope there is someone sencerely enough to provid me the nesecerry advies/ counsel refering this issue. th@nks
Anonymous
Hello,
I want to know if the name Liham is considered permissible as Arabic, even though it is non-quranic?
Anonymous
Hi i want to name my son Liam. But in one post you write that Liam in arabic means “lowly” “ungenerous”
And in another you guys write it is fine to name a person Liam, because it has a good meaning in arabic.
I would really like a clear answer. If not Liam maybe Liaam or Liham. But i would really like Liam. Thanks
http://quranicnames.com/is-liam-liham-lihem-a-quranic-names-or-arabic-names/
http://quranicnames.com/forums/topic/can-i-name-my-son-liam/
Anonymous
In Arabic, the word لِئْم, with a pronunciation equivalent to the Irish name Liam, means “harmony in opinion or feeling”.
Anonymous
Did anyone get the answer as to if Liam is an acceptable Muslim name?
Anonymous
No it’s an Irish name meaning strong-willed warrior and protector, we cannot use it.
Anonymous
This is in response to the comment above.
I agree with the admin – the word, as it is intended to be pronounced in European / North American society, does not have a good meaning in Arabic.
Please look up the لئم in Google Translate. This is the closest pronunciation to how most people would say it. This is not even for plural but in the singular sense.
Please stop attacking the admin because you don’t like the answer he/she is giving. Please feel free to name your child whatever you want, just don’t go out looking for validation on the meaning.
Anonymous
In Islam we are allowed to use names that have good meanings in our languages as our intention even if it means something negative in Arabic. We (Muslims) are not all Arabs, this is a universal religion. By others’ logic, we can’t use a good meaning Arabic name because it means something bad in another language. You can’t pick and choose the rules.
Anonymous
Adding on to what I was saying about it being fine to use names with good meanings in our language that means something unplesant in Arabic before anyone tries to be clever, obviously some names are off limits of course like “Shaitan”, “Iblees” etc., I’m talking about suitable names that are pleasant to have in our religion (as Muslims) internationally (since again, most of us are not Arabs).
Anonymous
I meant *unpleasant, typo
That’s the fascinating thing about languages. So please be kind and respectful to other cultures.
Anonymous
My name is Liam, if I look at the definition of lowly; it means humble; so to say that one is ungracious, ungenerous and lowly; is a contradiction in itself. Liam in Hebrew means my people my nation; in English it means strong willed protector and warrior; and in Arabic it means Liham; whoever so has translated my name into ungracious, ungenerous; and lowly all in one combination. Is incredibly wrong. I would challenge anyone to tell me I am ungracious and ungenerous. I know what I am to Al-Mumit. There is no definite definition to my name so I will tell you what Liam means from now on; Balanced Protector with the strength of 1 million. I hope deep down in my heart and inshallah; you will accept what I have said. I honor my parents; I will keep my name; and I will not have my name being slandered on the internet because as far as I’m concerned. Liham is close to the meaning yet far from it. Good luck during Ramadan. I choose what my name means; not any of you.
Anonymous
In Algerian Arabic, ‘liam’ is a contraction of ‘el-ayam’ meaning ‘the days’, plural form of ‘yawm’, ‘day’.
Anonymous
My name is Liam I am Muslim revert. Lowly translates to humble, therefore you may use it as a name. The ungracious and ungenerous part does not describe my character but at times does make sense. I chose to keep my name because in original language it means protector of kingdom or helmet. Take this with a grain of salt. Inshallah may Allah(swt) bless you all. If I were you, I would name my child Li’m for the pleasure of Allah. I am stuck with my name. Your child does not have to be.
Anonymous
For knowledge: Arabic written words of course use no vocals, but in pronunciation yes!!
Anonymous
And also: arabic and islamic names can be used for Muslims, Arabic names for christian people also