Qayum

Qayum Meaning & Origin

About Qayum
The surname Qayum is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "qayyūm," which means "sustainer" or "upholder." It is often used as a name for Allah, emphasizing His role as the sustainer and maintainer of all things. As a surname, Qayum signifies a family or individual who holds the qualities of being a sustainer or upholder, reflecting their commitment to supporting and maintaining their community or family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Qayum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Qayum: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Qayum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Qayum is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
QGAN
🔊 Soundex
Q050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W EY1 M
🌐 IPA
/qayum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qayum in Braille

Here's how to represent Qayum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Qayum in braille

How to sign the name Qayum using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Qayum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Qayum in sign language

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