Boy name
Hayyam name meaning
“tentmaker; maker of tents”
Hayyam means “tentmaker” or “maker of tents.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic khayyām, an occupational word related to khayma, “tent.” Its best-known historical association is Omar Khayyam, the poet and mathematician whose name preserves this connection with the traditional craft of making tents.
What does Hayyam mean?
Tentmaker; maker of tents
In Turkish: çadır yapan, çadırcı
Hayyam exemplifies an occupational term used as a personal name. Its strongest historical association is with Omar Khayyam, the mathematician and poet known for his quatrains. Although the word is Arabic in origin, this literary connection comes through Persian poetry; its literal meaning remains tentmaking.
Origin of the name Hayyam
It comes from Arabic khayyām, an occupational word meaning 'tentmaker'. It is related to khayma, 'tent'.
How to pronounce Hayyam
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hajjam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خیام |
| Arabic | خيام |
Is Hayyam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hayyam is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hayyam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hayyam
Famous people named Hayyam
- Hayyam Garipoğlu · b. 1954
- Hayyam Kıratlı
FAQ about the name Hayyam
What is the meaning of Hayyam?
Hayyam means “tentmaker; maker of tents”. It comes from Arabic khayyām, an occupational word meaning 'tentmaker'. It is related to khayma, 'tent'.
Is Hayyam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hayyam is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hayyam in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hayyam nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hayyam?
Hayyam is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hayyam have?
Hayyam has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hayyam?
Hayyam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Hayyam?
Notable people named Hayyam include Hayyam Garipoğlu, Hayyam Kıratlı.
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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