Hussam
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hussam
The given name 'Hussam' means 'lion' or 'bringer of good fortune' and is derived from the Arabic word 'حسام' (ḥussām), which is also related to the word for 'sharp' or 'keen'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Hussam' means 'lion' or 'bringer of good fortune' and is derived from the Arabic word 'حسام' (ḥussām), which is also related to the word for 'sharp' or 'keen'. The name 'Hussam' is commonly used in Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly in Islamic societies, and has been used by notable historical figures such as Hussam al-Din, a 13th-century Egyptian Sufi saint.
Hussam currently ranks #7,356 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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