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Wissam

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How to Pronounce Wissam

Pronounced wih-SAHM /wɪˈsɑm/Medium

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

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

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Origin LowArabic

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

U.S. rank (2025)#10626 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

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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

Wissam comes from the Arabic wisam, 'a medal; a badge/decoration of honor; an insignia'. A crisp, classic name (said 'wih-SAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-badge-of-honor at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Wissam is Arabic for 'a medal; a badge/decoration of honor' — a crisp, dignified name (said 'wih-SAHM').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Wissam — Arabic etymology

Variations

WisamWissem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wissam mean?

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

How do you pronounce Wissam?

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

Is Wissam a boy or girl name?

Wissam is a boy's name.

How popular is Wissam?

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