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Ayham: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“brave; a lion”

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ایہم

أَيْهَم

Ayham (ایہم, Arabic أَيْهَم) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “brave; a lion”. It comes from the Arabic root ي ه م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ي ه م.

Ayham at a glance

Meaning: brave; a lion
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ai-ham
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: A · ا

Meaning of Ayham

In English: brave; a lion
اردو میں معنی: بہادر؛ شیر

Origin and history of Ayham

Lane gives al-ayham as the courageous man and the lion, and also a trackless land.

Rootي ه م

How to say and write Ayham

Say it: ai-ham2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Ayham
Urdu: ایہم
Original script: أَيْهَم
Other spellings: Aiham
Themes: Strength

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Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Ayham.

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Questions about the name Ayham

What does the name Ayham mean?

Ayham means “brave; a lion”. In Urdu: بہادر؛ شیر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Ayham a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Ayham is a boy’s name.

Is Ayham a Muslim name?

Yes. Ayham is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives al-ayham as the courageous man and the lion, and also a trackless land.

How do you pronounce Ayham?

Say it “ai-ham”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Ayham in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Ayham is written ایہم. In its original script: أَيْهَم.

What are other spellings of Ayham?

Ayham is also spelled Aiham.

Is the meaning of Ayham verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.