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Hussam

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Pronounced hoo-SAHM /huˈsɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Husam, 'a sword; a sharp/cutting sword' (Husam al-Din, 'the sword of the faith')Low

In 30 seconds: A sword; a sharp sword: Hussam is Arabic. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'hoo-SAHM').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Husam, 'a sword; a sharp/cutting sword' (Husam al-Din, 'the sword of the faith')

U.S. rank (2024)#7934 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hussam comes from the Arabic Husam, 'a sword; a sharp/cutting sword' (Husam al-Din, 'the sword of the faith'). A crisp, bold name (said 'hoo-SAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, a-sword at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Hussam means 'a sword; a sharp/cutting sword' in Arabic (Husam al-Din, 'the sword of the faith') — a crisp, bold name (said 'hoo-SAHM').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Hussam — Arabic etymology

Variations

HusamHussaam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hussam mean?

Hussam is Arabic for 'a sword; a sharp/cutting sword'.

How do you pronounce Hussam?

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

Is Hussam a boy or girl name?

Hussam is a boy's name.

How popular is Hussam?

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