Girl name
Hayme name meaning
“a tent; a covered portable dwelling”
Hayme means a tent or a covered portable dwelling. It is connected with Arabic khayma, meaning tent, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Hayma is a related historical spelling. The name evokes fabric stretched over poles to create shelter during travel or outdoor living.
What does Hayme mean?
A tent; a covered portable dwelling
In Turkish: çadır; barınmak için kurulan örtülü yapı
Hayme is associated with Hayme Ana, remembered in Ottoman foundation tradition as the mother of Ertuğrul. This account has an important place in historical memory, although early genealogical details are not equally secure in all sources. The proposed meaning tent gives the name an image of shelter and mobile life.
Origin of the name Hayme
Usually connected with Arabic khayma, tent. The historical name appears in the forms Hayme and Hayma.
How to pronounce Hayme
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hajme/ |
| Arabic | خيمة |
Is Hayme a girl’s name?
Yes, Hayme is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hayme does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Hayme
What is the meaning of Hayme?
Hayme means “a tent; a covered portable dwelling”. Usually connected with Arabic khayma, tent. The historical name appears in the forms Hayme and Hayma.
Is Hayme a girl’s name?
Yes, Hayme is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hayme in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hayme nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hayme?
Hayme is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hayme have?
Hayme has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hayme?
Hayme does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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