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Hassam

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Pronounced hah-SAHM /hɑˈsɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic — variously linked to husam, 'a sword; sharp/cutting', and to Hisham, 'generosity'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sword; cutting/sharp: Hassam is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'hah-SAHM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic — variously linked to husam, 'a sword; sharp/cutting', and to Hisham, 'generosity'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8544 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hassam comes from the Arabic — variously linked to husam, 'a sword; sharp/cutting', and to Hisham, 'generosity' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'hah-SAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and South Asian families. Rare, a-sword at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hassam is Arabic, variously linked to husam, 'a sword; sharp/cutting', and to Hisham, 'generosity' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'hah-SAHM').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Hassam — routes layered

Variations

HusamHishamHassaam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hassam mean?

Hassam is Arabic, variously linked to husam, 'a sword', and to Hisham, 'generosity'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hassam?

It's said hah-SAHM /hɑˈsɑm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hassam a boy or girl name?

Hassam is a boy's name.

How popular is Hassam?

Hassam is a very rare name in the U.S.

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