Abdul-Qayyum
Abdul-Qayyum is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Self-Subsisting”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Self-Subsisting |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد القيوم |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-qay-YOOM |
| Arabic root | ق و م (q-w-m) — to stand, to sustain |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Qayyum
Abdul-Qayyum (ʿAbd al-Qayyūm) means servant of al-Qayyūm, the One who stands by Himself and sustains everything else. In the Quran al-Qayyūm always follows al-Ḥayy. The name is very common in Pakistan and Afghanistan, often written Abdul Qayum or Abdul Qayyoom.
Is Abdul-Qayyum a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Qayyum is a popular Muslim name based on al-Qayyūm, named in Ayat al-Kursi.
Is Abdul-Qayyum in the Quran?
Ayat al-Kursi opens, 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting' (Quran 2:255).
Where is the name Abdul-Qayyum used?
Very common in Pakistan and Afghanistan; also used in India and Central Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Qayyum mean?
Abdul-Qayyum means 'Servant of the Self-Subsisting'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Qayyum a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Qayyum is a popular Muslim name based on al-Qayyūm, named in Ayat al-Kursi.
How do you write Abdul-Qayyum in Arabic?
Abdul-Qayyum is written عبد القيوم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Qayyum?
Abdul-Qayyum is pronounced ab-dul-qay-YOOM.
Is Abdul-Qayyum mentioned in the Quran?
Ayat al-Kursi opens, 'Allah, there is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting' (Quran 2:255).