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Qayyim

/qay-YIM/

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Meaning

Straight, valuable

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

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

Alternate Spellings

The name Qayyim is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Straight, valuable', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Qayyim, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. 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.

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Etymology

From the same Arabic root as Qayyum, ق-و-م (q-w-m, 'to stand, be upright'). Qayyim means 'upright, correct, valuable.'

Islamic Significance

Used in the Quran describing the true, correct religion.

Quranic Connection

Qayyimah, upright, names the religion in Surah 98: to worship God sincerely, establish prayer and give zakat, and that is the upright religion (98:5).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.