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Qayyum

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Qayyum is a Muslim boy name meaning “Self-subsisting, sustainer of all”.

MeaningSelf-subsisting, sustainer of all
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingقيوم
Pronunciationkai-YOOM
Arabic rootق و م (q-w-m) — to stand, to sustain
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Qayyum

Al-Qayyūm, usually paired with al-Ḥayy, 'the Ever-Living', describes God as self-existing and sustaining all creation. It appears in Ayat al-Kursi. As a personal name the traditional form is ʿAbd al-Qayyūm, 'servant of the Self-Subsisting'; in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Malaysia, Abdul Qayyum or Qayyum on its own is common.

Is Qayyum a Muslim name?

Yes. Qayyum is an Islamic name taken from a divine attribute, so many families use it as Abdul Qayyum.

Is Qayyum in the Quran?

It opens Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer (al-Qayyūm)' (Quran 2:255).

Where is the name Qayyum used?

Common in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Malaysia and Central Asia, often as Abdul Qayyum.

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Spellings and variants of Qayyum

QayumKayyumAbdul Qayyum

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More boy names like Qayyum

Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plainAabideen — Worshippers, the devoutAabis — Stern, serious of faceAadil — Just, fairAafaq — HorizonsAahil — Usually explained as prince or leaderAalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholarAamil — Worker, one who acts; governorAamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAanis — Friendly, sociable; good companyAaqib — Successor, one who comes lastAarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himselfAashir — Companion; one who lives with othersAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAasim — Protector, guardianAatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionateAayan — Usually explained as gift of God

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Qayyum mean?

Qayyum means 'Self-subsisting, sustainer of all'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Qayyum a Muslim name?

Yes. Qayyum is an Islamic name taken from a divine attribute, so many families use it as Abdul Qayyum.

How do you write Qayyum in Arabic?

Qayyum is written قيوم in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Qayyum?

Qayyum is pronounced kai-YOOM.

Is Qayyum mentioned in the Quran?

It opens Ayat al-Kursi: 'Allah, there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer (al-Qayyūm)' (Quran 2:255).

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Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.