Khayyam

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Khayyam is often associated with qualities such as creativity, intelligence, and resourcefulness. It is also believed to symbolize the ability to adapt and succeed in challenging situations, which is a nod to the name's origins as a reference to tent making, a skilled trade that required innovation and ingenuity.
Scripts(How to write)
In its original Persian and Arabic form, Khayyam is written as خیام.
خيّام(Arabic)
Pronunciation
The correct pronunciation of Khayyam is "Khi-yam".
khie-YAM
Popularity
Khayyam is not a very common name worldwide, but is more popular in Iran and some other Middle Eastern countries. Its popularity has been on the rise in recent years, given its association with the prominent historical figure Omar Khayyam.

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Khayyam Name meanings & History

The name Khayyam has its roots in Persian and Arabic cultures, deriving from the word "Khayyama", which means "tent maker". It is also believed to be associated with the Islamic scholar Omar Khayyam, who was a famous poet and mathematician in the Middle Ages. The name Khayyam is often associated with qualities such as creativity, intelligence, and resourcefulness. It is also believed to symbolize the ability to adapt and succeed in challenging situations, which is a nod to the name's origins as a reference to tent making, a skilled trade that required innovation and ingenuity. Means "tent maker" in Arabic. This was the surname of the 12th-century Persian poet Omar Khayyam. The name Khayyam is most commonly used among people of Persian and Arabic descent. It is typically given to boys, although it can be used for girls as well.

Zodiac Sign of Khayyam: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Khayyam:

K: Kundalini,Karma,Karate,Kind

H: Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper

A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action,Argumentative

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

M: Mother,Maternal,Mommy,Manipulative,Mushy,Memory,Memorabilia

Khayyam is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

The most famous person associated with the name Khayyam is the Persian mathematician and poet Omar Khayyam, who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries. Other well-known Khayyams include Khayyam Zada, an Afghan poet and musician, and Mohammad Khayyam, an Iranian politician.

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