Boy name
Peyami name meaning
“related to messages; message-bearing”
Peyami means related to messages or message-bearing. It derives from Persian peyām, meaning news or message, with a suffix expressing association, and appears in the form Peyamî as well. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the writer Peyami Safa.
What does Peyami mean?
Related to messages; message-bearing
In Turkish: haberle, mesajla ilgili; haber taşıyan
Peyami is a masculine name built around the idea of news or a message. In Turkish literature it has a historical association with the writer Peyami Safa. Its source word peyam sounds more literary than everyday Turkish haber, giving the name a connection with older literary vocabulary.
Origin of the name Peyami
Peyami comes from Peyamî, a relational formation based on Persian peyām, message or news. Its ending gives the sense of being connected with messages.
Double names with Peyami
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Peyami Rasim
Meaning of each name
- Peyami: related to messages; message-bearing
- Rasim: one who draws; maker of pictures or outlines
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Arhat Peyami
Meaning of each name
- Arhat: one spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Peyami: related to messages; message-bearing
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Peyami Hulki
Meaning of each name
- Peyami: related to messages; message-bearing
- Hulki: relating to character and morals
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Tayfur Peyami
Meaning of each name
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
- Peyami: related to messages; message-bearing
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Peyami Hrant
Meaning of each name
- Peyami: related to messages; message-bearing
- Hrant: Fiery, flaming
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Cihangir Peyami
Meaning of each name
- Cihangir: world-conqueror; a great conqueror
- Peyami: related to messages; message-bearing
How to pronounce Peyami
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pejami/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | پیامی |
Is Peyami a boy’s name?
Yes, Peyami is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Peyami does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Peyami
Famous people named Peyami
- Peyami Safa · b. 1899
- Peyami Gürel · b. 1959
- Peyami Safa Çarıkçıoğlu · b. 1947
FAQ about the name Peyami
What is the meaning of Peyami?
Peyami means “related to messages; message-bearing”. Peyami comes from Peyamî, a relational formation based on Persian peyām, message or news. Its ending gives the sense of being connected with messages.
Is Peyami a boy’s name?
Yes, Peyami is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Peyami in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Peyami nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Peyami?
Peyami is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Peyami have?
Peyami has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Peyami?
Peyami does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Peyami?
Some ideas: Peyami Rasim; Arhat Peyami; Peyami Hulki.
Famous people named Peyami?
Notable people named Peyami include Peyami Safa, Peyami Gürel, Peyami Safa Çarıkçıoğlu.
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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