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Siyam

/see-YAAM/

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Unisex

Meaning

Fasting

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic صيام
Urdu صیام
Persian سیام
Bengali সিয়াম
Pashto صیام

Alternate Spellings

With its Quranic roots, Siyam is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Fasting', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Siyam, like Siam, comes from the Arabic root s-w-m, "sawm," fasting, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ص-و-م (ṣ-w-m, 'to fast'). Siyam means 'fasting.'

Islamic Significance

Siyam (fasting), particularly during Ramadan, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Quranic Connection

The obligation of fasting is established in Quran 2:183-185.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.