Indian name meaning
Qayyum
♂ BoyQay·yum · 2 syllables
The eternal; the self-subsisting; a name of God
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Kayum
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| Q | a | y | y | u | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 4 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Qayyum carries the name number 5.
About the name Qayyum
Qayyum is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The eternal; the self-subsisting; a name of God.”
Spoken aloud it is Qay·yum — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Kayum; both spellings are the same name. Qayyum is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Qayyum mean?
Qayyum means “The eternal; the self-subsisting; a name of God.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Qayyum a boy or a girl name?
Qayyum is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Qayyum?
Qayyum is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Qayyum?
Qayyum has 2 syllables and is said as Qay·yum.
What are the other spellings of Qayyum?
Qayyum is also commonly spelled Kayum. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Qayyum?
In the Chaldean system, Qayyum has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Qayyum a common name in India?
Qayyum appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Qayyum?
For a sister to Qayyum, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Tabassum, Aiza, Bisma or Iman all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Qayyum?
Anum, Erum, Kusum or Anjum share Qayyum's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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