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Houssam is a variant of the Arabic name Husam (Arabic حسام) and can be translated from Arabic as "the sword." In Arab countries, the name Houssam is widely used.
What does the name Houssam mean?
Houssam is a form of the Arabic name Husam (Arabic حسام) and translates from Arabic ḥusām (حُسَام) as "the sword." This name is especially prevalent in the Maghreb region of North Africa, primarily in Morocco. A similar variant of the name is Hussam.
Where does the name Houssam come from?
The name Houssam has Arabic roots and means "the sword."
How do you pronounce Houssam?
Houssam is pronounced approximately like 'Hussam', with an emphasized 'H' and a short 'u'.
Popularity
In Germany, Houssam is among the more common first names. In 2023, it ranked 2,997th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2008, when it reached 914th place. Over the last ten years, Houssam has been given as a first name around 30 times, placing it 4,803rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 5,330.
Nicknames & pet names
Hussi
Famous people
- Houssam Limane (Algerian footballer)
- Houssam Wadi (Palestinian footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Houssam
Where does the name Houssam come from?
Houssam has Arabic roots and is especially common in the Maghreb region of North Africa, particularly in Morocco.
What does the name Houssam mean?
The name Houssam means 'the sword' and is a form of the Arabic name Husam.
How popular is the name Houssam?
Houssam is particularly popular in Arab and North African countries, where it is frequently used.