Haytham
Haytham is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Young eagle or hawk”.
| Meaning | Young eagle or hawk |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | هيثم |
| Pronunciation | HAY-thum |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Iraq, Gulf States, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Haytham
Haytham is an old Arabic name for a young eagle or hawk, a bird that suggests sharp vision and strength. The name is best known through Ibn al-Haytham, who died around 1040 and worked in Basra and Cairo. His studies of optics went on to shape later science. In Egypt and the Levant the name is frequently spelled Haitham or Heitham.
Is Haytham a Muslim name?
Haytham is an Arabic name used by Muslims, honoured through the great scholar Ibn al-Haytham.
How popular is Haytham?
It is common across the Arab world, and appears as Haysam in Turkey and South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haytham mean?
Haytham means 'Young eagle or hawk'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Haytham a Muslim name?
Haytham is an Arabic name used by Muslims, honoured through the great scholar Ibn al-Haytham.
How do you pronounce Haytham?
Haytham is pronounced HAY-thum.
Is Haytham a boy or girl name?
Haytham is usually a boy name.