Alam is a masculine name derived from several ancient languages including : #

Arabic Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic languages, Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C ...

: (''ʿĀlam'') meaning "world" or "universe" #

Hebrew Hebrew (; ; ) is a Northwest Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Historically, it is one of the spoken languages of the Israelites and their longest-surviving descendants, the Jews and Samaritans. It was largely preserved ...

: cognate word is transcribed as '' Olam'', also meaning "World" # Tagalog: ''Alam'' means "Knowledge" (Wisdom). adjective ''maalam'', is referred to for the one who is knowledgeable and wise. #

Malay Malay may refer to: Languages * Malay language or Bahasa Melayu, a major Austronesian language spoken in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore ** History of the Malay language, the Malay language from the 4th to the 14th century ** Indonesi ...

: ''Alam'' means "Field of interest", "nature", "realm", "world". Use "Ilmu alam" means "Natural Studies" or "Geography". #

Hindi Hindi (Devanāgarī: or , ), or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi (Devanagari: ), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Hindi has been de ...

: ''Alam'' means "the whole world; world". #

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Use in literature

Arabic literature and ancient text, use ''Alam'' in phrases like "Rab-ul-Alam-een" = "the Lord of all Worlds/Universes" referring to The Absolute and Highest Divinity. In Hebrew, '' Olam'' is used in phrases like "Adon Olam", meaning "Master of the World," one of the

names of God in Judaism Judaism considers some names of God so holy that, once written, they should not be erased: YHWH, Adonai, El ("God"), Elohim ("God," a plural noun), Shaddai ("Almighty"), and Tzevaot (" fHosts"); some also include Ehyeh ("I Will Be").This is th ...

People

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* Intikhab Alam (born 1941), British Indian (Pakistani) cricketer *

Muhammad Mahmood Alam Air Commodore Muhammad Mahmood Alam (Bengali: মহম্মদ মাহমুদ আলম; ur, ) 6 July 1935 – 18 March 2013) was a Bengali fighter pilot officially credited by the Pakistan Air Force with having downed four India ...

(1935–2013), Mr M. M. Alam, Pakistani Air Force officer who is famous for his world record in air-to-air combat * Said Alam, Pakistani pediatric surgeon and political activist

unidentified surnames transliterated as ''Alam''

* Abdul Qadir Alam, governor of Ghor Province, Afghanistan *

ABM Nurul Alam ABM Nurul Alam or ''Abu Barek Mohammad Nurul Alam'' was a Bangladesh physician who was killed in the Bangladesh Liberation war. He is considered a martyr in Bangladesh. Early life Alam was born in Dhantala, Bochaganj, Dinajpur, East Bengal, Brit ...

(1929–1971), Bangladesh physician *

Abrar Alam Abrar Alam (born 9 October 1996) is a Bangladeshi cricketer. He made his List A debut for Uttara Sporting Club in the 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League The 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League was an edition of the Dha ...

(born 1996), Bangladeshi cricketer * Adeel Alam (born 1986), Pakistani-American wrestler better known by his ring name Mustafa Ali *

Aftab Alam (disambiguation) Aftab Alam is the name of: * Aftab Alam (judge) Aftab Alam (born 19 April 1948) is an Indian Judge and former Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Early life Alam was born in 1948 in Sheikhpura district, Bihar. He studied in Patna Collegia ...

, several *

Aftabuddin Alam Aftabuddin Alam (born 17 November 1993) is an Indian cricketer. He played T20 for the Rajasthan cricket team The Rajasthan cricket team is a cricket team which represents the Indian state of Rajasthan. The team won the Ranji Trophy in the 20 ...

(born 1993), Indian cricketer *

Ahmed Alam Ahmed Alam (born 16 February 1972 in Karachi) was a field hockey player and Former Hockey captain & Goalkeeper of Pakistan National Hockey Team, and captain of the Pakistan Hockey team in the 2000 Summer Olympics The 2000 Summer Olympics ...

(born 1972), field hockey player *

Alexander Alam Anthony Alexander Alam (23 February 1896 – 9 August 1983) was an Australian businessman, politician and philanthropist. He was one of the longest-serving members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, and a prominent member of the Lebanes ...

(1896–1983), Australian businessman, politician, and philanthropist *

Ali Alam Ali Alam ( ur, علی عالم) is a Pakistani underground musician based in Karachi. An architect by profession, he graduated from Sri Ara Schools, Malaysia. Biography Birth Ali was born on September 11, 1977. According to sources, there was ...

(born 1977), Pakistani underground musician *

Amir-Hossein Khozeimé Alam Amir Hossein Khozeimé-Alam (c. 1919 – 2002) was the eldest son of Amir Ma'soum Khan Khozeiméh (Hessamodolleh III), the last ruling Amir of Qaenat and Sistan, in what is now south-eastern Iran. He was a cousin of Amir Asadollah Alam and was mar ...

(died 2002), eldest son of Amir Ma'soum Khan Khozeiméh *

Ammad Alam Ammad Alam (born 3 October 1998) is a Pakistani cricketer. He made his first-class debut for United Bank Limited in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 27 October 2017. In December 2017, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2018 Under-19 ...

(born 1998), Pakistani cricketer *

Arish Alam Arish Alam (born 19 November 1986) is an Indian cricketer, who played first-class cricket for Uttar Pradesh. He was a batsman, and off break bowler. Career In 2004, Alam represented the Central team in the Hemu Adhikari Memorial inter-Academy ...

(born 1986), Indian cricketer *

Asadollah Alam Asadollah Alam ( fa, اسدالله علم; 24 July 1919 – 14 April 1978) was an Iranian politician who was prime minister during the Shah's regime from 1962 to 1964. He was also minister of Royal Court, president of Pahlavi University and gov ...

(1919–1978), Iranian politician * A.T.M. Zahirul Alam (born 1952), retired lieutenant general of Bangladesh Army *

Ava Alam Ava Alam (1947–1976) was a Bangladeshi classical singer and music teacher. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1978 by the Government of Bangladesh. Early life and career Ava was born in Madaripur town in the 26 December 1947. Her father name Har ...

(1947–1976), Bangladeshi singer and music teacher * Badiul Alam (born 1949), Bangladeshi academic *

Badre Alam Badre Alam (born 7 May 1992) is an Indian first-class cricketer who plays for Mumbai Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financ ...

(born 1992), Indian cricketer *

Didarul Alam Didarul Alam ( bn, দিদারুল আলম) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the incumbent Member of Parliament from Chittagong-4 Chittagong-4 is a constituency represented in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) of Bangl ...

(born 1968), Bangladesh Awami League politician *

Faisal Alam Faisal Alam is a gay Pakistani American man who founded the Al-Fatiha Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the cause of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Muslims. Alam arrived in the United States from Pakistan in 1987, at th ...

(born 1977), gay Pakistani American who founded the Al-Fatiha Foundation *

Fakrul Alam Fakrul Alam (born 20 July 1951) is a Bangladeshi academic, writer, and translator. He writes on literary matters and postcolonial issues and translated works of Jibanananda Das and Rabindranath Tagore into English. He is the recipient of Bangla A ...

(born 1951), Bangladeshi academic, writer, and translator *

Fareena Alam Fareena Alam (born 1978) is a British journalist and program designer. She was formerly the editor of '' Q News''. Background and career Alam was born in London, England to Bangladeshi Chittagonian parents. She spent her childhood and formati ...

(born 1978), English journalist and was editor *

Faria Alam Faria Alam (born 13 February 1966) is a former Football Association secretary. Early life Alam was born in Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), but raised in the United Kingdom. Her family emigrated to the UK, living in Manchester, Bradfor ...

(born 1966), Bangladeshi society figure and television personality *

Faruque Alam Faruque Alam (born 1 March 1940) is a Bangladeshi Civil Engineer, Wood Technologist and former Chairman of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC). He was elected Member of Parliament from Shariatpur-3 constituency during 1986 Ban ...

(born 1940), Bangladeshi civil engineer and wood technologist * Fawad Alam (born 1985), Pakistani cricketer and actor *

Fouad Salam Alam Fouad Salam Alam (born 9 October 1951) is an Egyptian volleyball Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under org ...

(born 1951), Egyptian volleyball player *

Ghulam Dastagir Alam Ghulam Dastagir Alam Qasmi ( Urdu: غلام دستگیر عالم قاسمی ; popularly known as G.D. Alam; ), was a Pakistani theoretical physicist and professor of mathematics at the Quaid-e-Azam University. Alam is best known for conceiving ...

(1933–2000), Pakistani theoretical physicist and professor *

Gulzar Alam Gulzar Alam (born 17 October 1959, in Peshawar) is a Pashto singer from Pakistan. He is a famous Pashto folk and Ghazal singer, musician, and composer with fan base from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and around the world. He completed his bachelor’s deg ...

(born 1959), Pashto singer * Gurdas Ram Alam (1912–1989), Punjabi language poet *

Ikhfanul Alam Ikhfanul Alam (born, 17 February 1992 in Indonesia), is an Indonesian professional footballer for Liga 2 club Persikab Bandung, on loan from Liga 1 club Arema. He is also a Police Brigadier 1st Class in the Indonesian Police. Club career Arem ...

(born 1984), Indonesian footballer *

Israfil Alam Israfil Alam (13 March 1966 – 27 July 2020) was a Bangladesh Awami League politician and a 3-term Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Naogaon-6 constituency. Career Alam at one point worked as a meter reader for the Titas Gas Transmission ...

(born 1966), Bangladesh Awami League Politician *

Jafar Alam Jafar Alam is a Bangladeshi politician and the incumbent Member of Bangladesh Parliament from Cox's Bazar-1. Career Alam was elected to Parliament from Cox's Bazar Cox's Bazar (; bn, কক্সবাজার, Kôksbajar; ) is a city ...

, Bangladeshi politician *

Jahanara Alam Jahanara Alam ( bn, জাহানারা আলম; born 1 April 1993) is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays for the Bangladesh women's national cricket team. She is a right-arm medium pace bowler and right-handed batter. She was a member ...

(born 1993), Bangladeshi cricketer *

Jahangir Alam (disambiguation) Jahangir Alam can refer to: * Jahangir Alam (cricketer, born 1973), Bangladeshi cricketer * Jahangir Alam (cricketer, born 1991), Bangladeshi cricketer * Jahangir Alam (politician) Zahangir Alam (born May 7, 1979) is a former mayor of Gazipur C ...

, several *

Javeed Alam Javeed Alam (12 August 1943 – 5 December 2016) was an activist and thinker who served as Chairman of the Indian Council for Social Science Research from 2008 to 2011. Early life Javeed Alam was born to Khadija and Alam Khundmiri in the erstwh ...

(1943–2016), activist and thinker *

Johnny Alam Johnny Alam is a Canadians, Canadian researcher, visual artist, and curator. His art and research revolve around questions of memory, technology and representation with a special interest in photography, history and war. Alam curated the research-e ...

, Canadian researcher, visual artist, and curator *

Khandaker Nurul Alam Khandaker Nurul Alam (1937 – 22 January 2016) was a Bangladeshi music composer and singer. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director for the films ''Chandranath'' (1984), ''Shuvoda'' (1986), and ''Padma Meghna Jamuna'' (1991 ...

(1937–2016), Bangladeshi music composer and singer *

Khorshed Alam Khorshed Alam (January 15, 1935 – July 28, 2021) was the fifth governor of Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh during 1992–1996. Alam has served as the chairman of the board of trustees of University of Asia Pacific University o ...

, fifth Governor of Bangladesh Bank *

Khurshid Alam Md. Khurshid Alam (born 1st August 1946) is a Bangladeshi playback singer. His notable songs include ''Chumki Choleche Eka Pothe'', ''Bondi Pakhir Moto'', ''Maa Go Maa'', ''Miss Lanka'', ''Ajke Na Hoi Bhalobasho'', ''Dheere Dheere Chol Ghora'', ' ...

(born 1940s), Bangladeshi playback singer *

Leena Alam Leena Alam (Persian Language, Persian: , born in Kabul, Afghanistan) is an Afghans, Afghan film, television, and theater actress. She has appeared in films such as ''Kabuli Kid'', ''Black Kite (film), Black Kite'', ''Loori'', ''A Letter to the P ...

(born 1978) *

M. Shahid Alam Muhammad Shahid Alam is a Pakistani economist, academic, and social scientist. He is a professor of economics at Northeastern University. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Policy Research & Development, London. Backgroun ...

, Pakistani economist, academic, and social scientist * Mahbub Alam (disambiguation), several *

Mahbubey Alam Mahbubey Alam (17 February 1949 – 27 September 2020) was a Bangladeshi politician, designated senior counsel, and Attorney General of Bangladesh. He was appointed attorney general on 13 January 2009. He was a senior advocate at the Supreme Cou ...

, designated senior counsel and Attorney General of Bangladesh * Mehboob Alam (born 1981), Raees, India * Mohammad Habibul Alam, Vice-chairman of the World Scout Committee * Mozaffar Alam (1882–1973), Iranian military and political figure *

Nawab Alam Yar Jung Bahadur Mir Alam Ali Khan, also known as Nawab Alam Yar Jung Bahadur, was an Indian judge and politician. Early life and education Alam Ali Khan was the eldest son of Mir Hashim Ali Khan. Nawab Hashim Nawaz Jung, a colonel with the Hyderabad Imperia ...

(1890–1970), Indian politician
Mehboob Alam
(born 1999 ), founder of FAMILY MART,DIONE RESTAURANTS and FOODREZ. Young Entrepreneur dynamic personality,Birgunj,Nepal

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Alam Channa Haji Mohammad Alam Channa (1953 – 2 July 1998) was a Pakistani farmer who was one of the tallest living people with the height of . According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest living man in the world (between 1982 and 1998), wa ...

(1953–1998), son of Nasir Channa of Dhoke Kashmirian was the world's tallest living man at 232.4 cm (7 ft 7 inch) high. During his life he had been billed at various heights of up to 7 ft 6 while working at a circus *

Alam Lohar Alam Lohar ( pa, ) was a prominent Pakistani Punjabi folk music singer. He is credited with creating and popularising the musical term Jugni. Early life and career Alam Lohar was born in 1928 in Achh, near Kotla Arab Ali Khan, Gujrat Tehsil, ...

(1928–1979), prominent Punjabi folk music from the Punjab region of Pakistan, formerly British India. He is credited with popularising the musical term Jugni

unidentified given names transliterated as ''Alam''

* Alam al-Din al-Hanafi (1178–1251), Egyptian mathematician, astronomer and engineer *

Alam al-Malika Alam al-Malika () (died 1130), was the chief adviser and ''de facto'' prime minister of the Najahid dynasty of Zubayd in Yemen in 1111–1123, and its ruler in 1123–1130. She was the slave singer, or ''jarya'', to King Mansur ibn Najah of Zubayd ...

(died 1130), leader of Zubayd in Yemen * Alam Dad Lalika (born 1987), Pakistani politician *

Alam Khan (actor) Alam Khan is an Indian actor, model and dancer. He was a part of Colors TV dance reality show Chak Dhoom Dhoom (2010). He was the first runner-up in '' Chhote Miyan'' (2012). He is best known for his roles in ''Kota Factory'', ''Laakhon Mein Ek ...

, Indian actor, model, and dancer *

Alam Khan (composer) Alam Khan (22 October 1943 – 8 July 2022) was a Bangladeshi composer and music director. He was awarded Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director five times for the films ''Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo'' (2005), ''Teen Kanya'' (2006), ' ...

, Bangladeshi composer and music director *

Alam Khattak Lieutenant General Muhammad Alam Khan Khattak, HI(M), TBt, was a Pakistan Army general who was the Commander of Southern Command based at Quetta and later served as the country's Federal Defence Secretary. He took over the command in October 201 ...

, Pakistani army general *

Alam Gul Kuchi Hajji Alam Gul Kuchi is an Afghan politician, the parliamentary representative of the Kuchi nomads in the Wolesi Jirga. Parliamentary dispute in 2008 In the 9th of April 2008 session of the Afghan parliament The Leadership Council of the Islamic ...

, Afghan politician *

Alam Mir Alam Mir (born 1944) is a former Afghanistan wrestler, who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an ...

(born 1944) *

Alam Muzaffarnagari Alam Muzaffarnagari (1901-1969), born as Muhammad Ishaaq in Muzaffarnagar, then part of the North-West Provinces The North-Western Provinces was an administrative region in British India. The North-Western Provinces were established in 183 ...

(1901–1969), pseudonym of Muhammad Ishaaq, Indian poet *

Alam Shah Ala-ud-Din Alam Shah () was the fourth and last ruler of the Sayyid dynasty which ruled the Delhi Sultanate. He was a strict orthodox Sunni Muslim who spent his time reading the Quran. He is also responsible for spreading Islam in his kingdom. ...

, the fourth and last ruler of the Sayyid dynasty *

Alam Zeb (athlete) Alam Zeb (born 10 August 1930) is a Pakistani former middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), official ...

(born 1930), Pakistani middle-distance runner

Fictional characters

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Alam Ara ''Alam Ara'' () is a 1931 Indian Hindustani-language historical fantasy film directed and produced by Ardeshir Irani. It revolves on a king and his two wives, Navbahaar and Dilbahaar, who are childless; soon, a '' fakir'' (Muhammad Wazir Khan) ...

'', eponymous protagonist of a 1931 film directed by Ardeshir Irani, the first Indian sound film