Gender Masculine
Usage Hebrew
Scripts חַיִּים(Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. KHA-yeem  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Hebrew word חַיִּים (chayyim) meaning "life". It has been used since medieval times.

Related Names

Feminine FormChaya
Other Languages & CulturesHyman, Hymie(Jewish)

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Entry updated May 29, 2020