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Irham

[ir-HAM]
Meaning
Compassionate
Origin
Indonesian/Malay
Syllables & letters
2 / 5
Popularity
unranked

What does Irham mean?

Irham means “Compassionate” and has a long documented history. Name meanings are rarely definitive; where several readings circulate we list the most common first. Treat them as origin stories rather than definitions.

Sound, length and pronunciation

It is pronounced ir-HAM. The consonant ending gives the name definition. If your surname also starts hard, the say-it-out-loud test is worth doing.

At 5 letters and 2 syllables, Irham sits exactly in the range name researchers describe as well balanced — long enough to stand on its own, short enough for everyday use.

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How popular is the name?

Irham does not appear near the top of current German name statistics. For parents looking for a name that appears only once in a classroom, that is precisely the point.

Does Irham suit your surname?

Before committing: write Irham out with the surname and read it aloud. Repeated sounds at the join tend to slur together.

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Sibling names that go with it

Parents who go on to have a second child often want names that work together. Irham pairs well with Kemala, Elok, Angkasa, Sarwendah, Agung.

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