Maissam
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Maissam
Maissam is an Arabic name derived from the root "m-s-s" meaning "to touch" or "to feel," often interpreted as "one who touches" or carries connotations of gentleness and tenderness.
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Etymology
Maissam is an Arabic name derived from the root "m-s-s" meaning "to touch" or "to feel," often interpreted as "one who touches" or carries connotations of gentleness and tenderness. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and Middle Eastern cultures, with particular prevalence in Syria, Lebanon, and among Levantine populations.
Maissam currently ranks #2,364 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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