Elam
/ˈiːləm/
Elam proper noun: an ancient civilization and empire in modern southwestern Iran, existing between c. 3200 BCE and 539 BCE. Capital: Susa.
Proper noun (1)
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Proper noun (2)
Elam
- A surname.
Proper noun (3)
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Elam meaning in Hindi, Marathi, Arabic and Persian
Elam in Hindi
- ancient civilization
- एलाम elām
Elam in Marathi
- ancient civilization
- एलाम elām
Elam in Arabic
- ancient civilization
- عِيلَام ʕīlām
Elam in Persian
- ancient civilization
- عیلام 'ilâm
Synonyms of Elam
Forms of Elam
| alternative form | Elem |
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Origin of Elam
Borrowed from Hebrew עֵילָם (ʿêlām), borrowed from Akkadian 𒉏𒈠𒆠 (Elamtu), borrowed from Sumerian 𒉏𒆠 (elamᵏⁱ /Elam/), borrowed from Elamite 𒄬𒆷𒁶𒋾 (ḫalˡᵃ-tam₆-ti /haltamti/).
Borrowed from Manipuri ꯑꯦꯂꯥꯝ (ʼelām).
Words formed from Elam
Phrases with Elam
Questions about Elam
- What does Elam mean?
- Elam means an ancient civilization and empire in modern southwestern Iran, existing between c. 3200 BCE and 539 BCE. Capital: Susa.
- What is Elam in Hindi?
- Elam in Hindi is एलाम (elām). See Elam meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is Elam?
- Elam is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Elam?
- Elam is pronounced /ˈiːləm/.
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