Boy name
Siyami name meaning
“relating to fasting; associated with fasting”
Siyami means “relating to fasting” or “associated with fasting.” It derives from Arabic ṣiyām, meaning fasting, with a suffix expressing connection or association. In Türkiye, it is a boy's name. The historical spelling Sıyâmî makes the long vowels clearer and preserves a visible link with its source word.
What does Siyami mean?
Relating to fasting; associated with fasting
In Turkish: oruçla ilgili; oruca bağlı
Siyami has a religious association through its direct connection with fasting. The form Sıyâmî also occurs as a pen name in Ottoman literary history. It belongs to the same Arabic root family as Saim and sawm, although their grammatical forms and precise meanings differ.
Origin of the name Siyami
Siyami is a relational form based on Arabic ṣiyām, meaning fasting. The spelling Sıyâmî makes the historical vowel pattern more explicit.
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 Siyami
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sijami/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | صيامى |
| Arabic | صيامي |
Is Siyami a boy’s name?
Yes, Siyami is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Siyami 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 Siyami
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
Famous people named Siyami
- Siyami Ersek · b. 1920
- Siyami Taştan · b. 1930
FAQ about the name Siyami
What is the meaning of Siyami?
Siyami means “relating to fasting; associated with fasting”. Siyami is a relational form based on Arabic ṣiyām, meaning fasting. The spelling Sıyâmî makes the historical vowel pattern more explicit.
Is Siyami a boy’s name?
Yes, Siyami is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Siyami in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Siyami nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Siyami?
Siyami is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Siyami have?
Siyami has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Siyami?
Siyami 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 Siyami?
Notable people named Siyami include Siyami Ersek, Siyami Taştan.
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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