Boy name
Hayim name meaning
“life; living”
Hayim means life or living and comes from Hebrew ḥayyīm. Although the Hebrew word has a plural grammatical form, it expresses the concept of life. It is used as a boys’ name in Türkiye. A branch putting out fresh shoots offers a concrete image of its meaning.
What does Hayim mean?
Life; living
In Turkish: hayat; yaşam
Hayim is an established masculine name that directly expresses the concept of life. Its Hebrew source has a plural grammatical form, but this does not require translating it as ‘lives’; it resembles Hayat in meaning while coming from a different language and word.
Origin of the name Hayim
It comes from Hebrew ḥayyīm, ‘life’. Although grammatically plural in form, the word denotes life as a general concept.
How to pronounce Hayim
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hajim/ |
Is Hayim a boy’s name?
Yes, Hayim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hayim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hayim
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Hayim
- Hayim Behar
FAQ about the name Hayim
What is the meaning of Hayim?
Hayim means “life; living”. It comes from Hebrew ḥayyīm, ‘life’. Although grammatically plural in form, the word denotes life as a general concept.
Is Hayim a boy’s name?
Yes, Hayim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hayim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hayim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hayim?
Hayim is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Hayim have?
Hayim has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hayim?
Hayim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Hayim?
Notable people named Hayim include Hayim Behar.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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