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Ahlam

/ah-LAHM/Somali & Swahili · a girl’s name

“Arabic-derived — dreams or aspirations”

In Somali

How to say it
ah-LAHM
Given to
Girls
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon

In Swahili

How to say it
ah-LAM
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon