Boy name
Maytham name meaning
“One who treads firmly”
Maytham means “one who treads firmly” and comes from Arabic Maytham, associated with the verb family waṯama, meaning to tread or trample. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The related form Meysem shares this background, while a firmly planted foot illustrates the name’s literal imagery.
What does Maytham mean?
One who treads firmly
In Turkish: Yere kuvvetle basan
Maytham conveys the physical image of a firm, forceful tread. It belongs to the same Arabic name family as the Turkish form Meysem. Its association with Maytham al-Tammar gives it a place in early Islamic history, while its lexical meaning remains connected with the action of treading.
Origin of the name Maytham
Arabic Maytham (ميثم), also rendered Meysem in Turkish, belongs to the word family of waṯama, 'to tread, trample'. In Arabic lexicography it describes someone who treads heavily or a foot characterized by such a tread.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Maytham
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /majtham/ |
| Arabic | ميثم |
Is Maytham a boy’s name?
Yes, Maytham is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Maytham does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Maytham
What is the meaning of Maytham?
Maytham means “One who treads firmly”. Arabic Maytham (ميثم), also rendered Meysem in Turkish, belongs to the word family of waṯama, 'to tread, trample'. In Arabic lexicography it describes someone who treads heavily or a foot characterized by such a tread.
Is Maytham a boy’s name?
Yes, Maytham is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Maytham in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Maytham nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Maytham?
Maytham is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Maytham have?
Maytham has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Maytham?
Maytham 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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