Gender: Male
Origin: Amharic (Ethiopian), Arabic
Meaning: World, universe, Wise Man, Highly Qualified
Pronunciation: ah-lehm, /æləm/, AH L EH M
Popularity Rank: #8,410
Alem is of Ethiopian origin and means 'world' or 'universe'. It symbolizes the vastness and interconnectedness of all things.
The name Alem is of Amharic (Ethiopian), Arabic origin and means World, universe, Wise Man, Highly Qualified. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alem is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sudan, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-lehm
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /æləm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH L EH M
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Alem is recorded 6,292 times globally, ranking it as the 8,410th most common name worldwide.
Alem is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 1,722 occurrences, making it the 1,792th most popular name in the country.
In Lebanon, the name Alem is found among 1 in every 781 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #1,792 | 1 : 1,680 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,539 | 1 : 1,944 |
| Sudan | #2,194 | 1 : 3,555 |
| United States of America | #6,376 | 1 : 4,943 |
| Kuwait | #1,245 | 1 : 1,876 |
| Algeria | #3,775 | 1 : 4,964 |
| Lebanon | #947 | 1 : 781 |
| Turkey | #5,125 | 1 : 6,084 |
| Italy | #7,197 | 1 : 6,997 |
| Palestine | #3,214 | 1 : 2,371 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alem from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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