GULAM
Gulam
Gulam is a British surname with diverse origins and connotations. The surname is a variant of the Arabic name "Ghulam," which means "servant" or "boy." Historically, the surname Gulam could be linked to individuals who worked in service-oriented roles in British colonial times. Over time, however, the surname has become more widely used within the British South Asian community, particularly amongst those of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi descent.
The Gulam surname, like many South Asian surnames, often carries a sense of familial pride and cultural heritage. Individuals with the Gulam surname can be found across various professions and industries, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society.
In modern times, individuals bearing the surname Gulam continue to enrich the social, cultural, and professional landscape of Britain. From academia to the arts, from business to healthcare, those with the Gulam surname embody the spirit of multiculturalism and diversity that characterises contemporary Britain.
There are approximately 176 people named Gulam in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Gulam.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ahmed
- Alexander
- Ali
- Brian
- Hans
- Hussain
- Mohamed
- Mohammed
- Mostafa
- Mustafa
- Zakaria
Female
- Aisha
- Aliya
- Amina
- Asma
- Bibi
- Fatima
- Fatma
- Kubra
- Sakina
- Suraiya