What origin is the name Chayim?

Chayim comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Chayim — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Chayim

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Chayim

Chayim

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

1 syllable

Chayim is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Life.".

With Hebrew roots, Chayim is a boy name that means "Life.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Life.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Chayim mean?

Chayim is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Life.".

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