Hussam
BoyArabic · Arabic /ħu.ˈsaːm/
Hussam is an Arabic boy’s name meaning “sharp sword”, with a long second vowel and a firm, rounded ending.
Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
Arabic /ħu.ˈsaːm/
Sharp sword
Hussam carries a vivid image: its Arabic word, ḥusām, means a sharp or cutting sword. It belongs to the root ḥ-s-m, which includes the idea of cutting. The meaning gives the name a strong, traditional feel, while the flowing S and final M make its sound less abrupt than the image might suggest. Hussam and Husam can represent the same Arabic spelling, حسام. The doubled S in Hussam does not mean that the Arabic consonant must be doubled. In Arabic /ħu.ˈsaːm/, the second syllable is stressed and its A is long; the opening ح is a throat sound unlike ordinary English H. Hearing the bearer say the name is especially useful for that first consonant.
Etymology: From Arabic ḥusām (حسام), “sharp sword”, related to the root ḥ-s-m, associated with cutting.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Boys
Rank7,356
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Arabic