Qayyum

Qayyum Meaning & Origin

About Qayyum
The surname Qayyum is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "qayyum," which means "sustainer" or "one who maintains." It is a name associated with the attributes of God in Islamic theology, emphasizing the concept of God as the eternal sustainer and maintainer of all creation. As a surname, Qayyum is commonly found among Muslims, particularly those of South Asian and Middle Eastern descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Qayyum: 325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
QGAN
🔊 Soundex
Q050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AY1 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/qayyum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qayyum in Braille

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

The name Qayyum in braille

How to sign the name Qayyum using Sign Language

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

The name Qayyum in sign language

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