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Haym is a masculine given name. It is a transliteration variant of the Hebrew name Chaim, which means life, and it is found in Jewish communities, especially in Anglophone contexts where Hebrew names were rendered in English.

The spelling Haym reflects older or alternative transliterations of Hebrew letters, and in modern usage the form Chaim or Haim is more common. Haym appears in historical records dating to the 18th century and earlier, but it remains relatively uncommon today.

One of the most notable bearers of the name is Haym Salomon (1740–1785), a Polish-born Jewish immigrant to the American colonies who became a financier in Philadelphia. He provided loans to the Continental Congress and to Revolutionary War leaders, helping to sustain the American cause before his death.

In onomastic references, Haym is primarily a given name; related variants include Chaim, Haim, and Hai.