Haytham
Haytham is a Muslim boy name meaning “Young eagle or hawk”.
| Meaning | Young eagle or hawk |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هيثم |
| Pronunciation | HAY-thum |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haytham
Haytham is a classical Arabic word for a young eagle or hawk, suggesting keen sight and strength. It is best known through Ibn al-Haytham (d. c. 1040), the scientist of Basra and Cairo whose work on optics shaped later science. Egypt and the Levant often spell it Haitham or Heitham.
Is Haytham a Muslim name?
Yes. Haytham is an Arabic name used by Muslims, made famous by the scholar Ibn al-Haytham.
Where is the name Haytham used?
Common throughout the Arab world; Haysam in Turkey and South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haytham mean?
Haytham means 'Young eagle or hawk'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Haytham a Muslim name?
Yes. Haytham is an Arabic name used by Muslims, made famous by the scholar Ibn al-Haytham.
How do you write Haytham in Arabic?
Haytham is written هيثم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haytham?
Haytham is pronounced HAY-thum.