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Wisam

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Pronounced wee-SAHM /wiˈsɑm/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic wisam, 'a medal; a badge of honor; a decoration; an insignia'Low

In 30 seconds: A medal; a badge of honor: Wisam is Arabic 'a medal'. Crisp, dignified, and warm (said 'wee-SAHM').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic wisam, 'a medal; a badge of honor; a decoration; an insignia'

U.S. rank (2024)#6788 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 295

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

Wisam comes from Arabic wisam, 'a medal; a badge of honor; a decoration; an insignia'. A crisp, dignified name across Arabic-speaking families (said 'wee-SAHM'; nickname Wis).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, a-medal-and-a-badge-of-honor at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Wisam means 'a medal; a badge of honor; a decoration' in Arabic — a crisp, dignified name (said 'wee-SAHM').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Wisam — Arabic etymology

Variations

WissamVisam

Nicknames

Wis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wisam mean?

Wisam is Arabic for 'a medal; a badge of honor; a decoration'.

How do you pronounce Wisam?

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

Is Wisam a boy or girl name?

Wisam is a boy's name.

How popular is Wisam?

Wisam is a rare name in the U.S.