Qayyim

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Meaning

Straight, valuable

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic قيم
Urdu قیوم
Persian قیم
Turkish Kayyim
Bengali কাইয়্যিম
Pashto قیوم

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Qayyim offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Straight, valuable', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Qayyim has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Qayyim comes from the same Arabic root q-w-m as Qaim. The Quran (98:5) describes the correct religion as “din al-qayyimah,” the upright faith.