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Hossam

♂ Boy

Pronounced hoh-SAHM /hoʊˈsɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Husam/Hossam, 'sword; sharp blade.' Often part of Husam al-Din, 'sword of the faith.' A name of strength.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of strength: Hossam is Arabic for 'sword' (said 'hoh-SAHM').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Husam/Hossam, 'sword; sharp blade.' Often part of Husam al-Din, 'sword of the faith.' A name of strength.
U.S. rank (2022)#10191 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 62

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219992022

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

Hossam (Husam) is Arabic for 'sword,' frequently in the phrase Husam al-Din, 'sword of the faith.' It reads strong and dignified, rare in the U.S. (said 'hoh-SAHM').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Arab and Muslim families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Hossam comes from the Arabic for 'sword; sharp blade' — often in Husam al-Din, 'sword of the faith' — a strong, dignified name (said 'hoh-SAHM').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Hossam — Arabic Husam 'sword'; Husam al-Din 'sword of the faith'

Variations

HusamHoussamHussam

Nicknames

SamHoss

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hossam mean?

Hossam is Arabic for 'sword; sharp blade,' often in Husam al-Din, 'sword of the faith.'

How do you pronounce Hossam?

It's said hoh-SAHM /hoʊˈsɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Hossam a boy or girl name?

Hossam is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hossam?

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

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