Qayyum

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Meaning

Self-subsisting (Allah)

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic القيوم
Urdu قیوم
Persian قیوم
Turkish Kayyum
Bengali কাইয়ুম
Pashto قیوم

Alternate Spellings

The name Qayyum is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Self-subsisting (Allah)'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

Pronounced as Qayyum, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Qayyum comes from the Arabic root q-w-m, meaning “to stand” or “to be self-sustaining.” Al-Qayyum (The Sustainer) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, paired with Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living) in Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255).