The baby name Suhaim is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced soo-HAYM (IPA: /suˈhaɪm/).
Suhaim is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Suhaim is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced soo-HAYM (IPA: /suˈhaɪm/).
Suhaim is Arabic in Origin.
Suhaim (pronounced soo-HAYM) is an Arabic masculine name built on the diminutive pattern fu‘ayl from the root s‑h‑m (sahm), a word meaning “arrow” and, by extension, “share/lot.” The diminutive gives the sense “little arrow” or “small portion,” suggesting speed, precision, and destined fortune. It sits alongside the related form Sahm and should not be confused with Suhail/Suhaila, which derive from a different root.
The name is recorded in early Islamic sources, most notably borne by the 7th‑century poet Suhaym, famed for concise, poignant verse. In modern times it is familiar in the Arabian Peninsula; a prominent bearer was Sheikh Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar (1935–1985). Spellings vary with transliteration: Suhaym, Suhaim, Sohaym, and Suheim are all encountered. The Malay patronymic/surname Suhaimi reflects lineage from a Suhaim. Compact and evocative, the name blends classical morphology with a vivid, agile meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #680 | 28 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Suhaim is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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