Ilham is a unisex name that derives from the Arabic word for inspiration. It is usually a given name, rarely used as a surname. Notable people with the name include:
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Ilham Aliyev
Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliyev ( az, İlham Heydər oğlu Əliyev, ; born 24 December 1961) is the fourth president of Azerbaijan, serving in the post since 31 October 2003.
The son and second child of the former Azerbaijani leader Heydar Aliyev, ...
(born 1961), President of Azerbaijan since 2003
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Ilham al-Madfai (born c. 1942), Iraqi guitarist, singer and composer
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Ilham Chahine (born 1961), Egyptian actress
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Ilham Ghali of Kazan (c. 1449 – c. 1490), khan of Kazan Khanate
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Ilham Hussain (born 1955), wife of Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan
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Ilham Jaya Kesuma, Indonesian footballer
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Ilham Moussaïd, French politician
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Ilham Tohti
Ilham Tohti ( ug, ئىلھام توختى, lat=Ilham Toxti, yengi=Ilⱨam Tohti; ; born October 25, 1969) is a Uyghur economist serving a life sentence in China, on separatism-related charges. He is a vocal advocate for the implementation of ...
(born 1969), Uyghur economist serving a life sentence in China, on separatism-related charges
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Ilham Yadullayev (born 1975), Azerbaijani footballer
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Ilham Zakiyev (born 1980), Azerbaijani judo practitioner
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Muhammad Ilham
Muhammad Ilham (born 22 January 1981 in Majene), usually called M. Ilham is a retired Indonesian professional association football, football player. He is famous for his stepovers and dribbling skills. He can play with both feet, and he currently ...
(born 1981), Indonesian footballer
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