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Elam in Persian

عیلام 'ilâm

/ˈiːləm/

Elam in Persian: عیلام ('ilâm). In English, Elam means an ancient civilization and empire in modern southwestern Iran, existing between c. 3200 BCE and 539 BCE. Capital: Susa.

Persian words for Elam

ancient civilization
عیلام 'ilâm

English meaning of Elam

  1. proper noun An ancient civilization and empire in modern southwestern Iran, existing between c. 3200 BCE and 539 BCE. Capital: Susa.
  2. proper noun A surname.
  3. proper noun A Meitei surname from Manipuri.

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Questions about Elam in Persian

What is the meaning of Elam in Persian?
Elam in Persian is عیلام ('ilâm).
معنی Elam چیست؟
Elam: عیلام ('ilâm).
What does Elam mean in English?
Elam means an ancient civilization and empire in modern southwestern Iran, existing between c. 3200 BCE and 539 BCE. Capital: Susa.

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