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Husam

♂ Boy

Pronounced huh-SAHM /hʊˈsɑːm/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic name, 'husam', 'sword' — as in Husam ad-Din, 'sword of the faith.' A strong, meaning-rich Arabic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Husam — 'sword' (Arabic) (said 'huh-SAHM'). An Arabic name, 'sword', which we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAn Arabic name, 'husam', 'sword' — as in Husam ad-Din, 'sword of the faith.' A strong, meaning-rich Arabic name.
U.S. rank (2023)#7923 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219782023

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

Husam is an Arabic name, 'husam', 'sword'; a strong Arabic name (said 'huh-SAHM').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Arabic, and strong.

Did you know? Husam is an Arabic name meaning 'sword' — as in the title Husam ad-Din, 'sword of the faith' (said 'huh-SAHM').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Husam — Arabic 'husam', 'sword'

Variations

HussamHousam

Nicknames

Sam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Husam mean?

Husam is an Arabic name meaning 'sword', as in Husam ad-Din, 'sword of the faith.'

How do you pronounce Husam?

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

Is Husam a boy or girl name?

Here Husam is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Husam?

Husam is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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