حسام

Hesam

boyArabic (Persian pronunciation of Ḥusām)

Hesam is a Muslim boy name meaning “Sharp sword”.

MeaningSharp sword
GenderBoy
OriginArabic (Persian pronunciation of Ḥusām)
Arabic spellingحسام
Pronunciationheh-SAHM
Arabic rootح س م (ḥ-s-m) — to cut, to settle decisively
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hesam

Hesam is the Persian pronunciation of the Arabic Ḥusām, a classical word for a sharp, cutting sword. The root ḥ-s-m means to cut off or settle a matter decisively. In Iran the name is often used alone and also in compounds such as Hesamoddin ('sword of the faith'). In Arabic-speaking countries the same name is spelled Husam or Hossam.

Is Hesam a Muslim name?

Yes. Hesam is the Persian form of the Arabic name Husam, 'sword', and is used by Muslim families in Iran and the Arab world.

Where is the name Hesam used?

Hesam and Hessam are common in Iran; Hossam is the usual Egyptian spelling.

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Spellings and variants of Hesam

HusamHossamHessamHesamoddin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hesam mean?

Hesam means 'Sharp sword'. It comes from Arabic (Persian pronunciation of Ḥusām).

Is Hesam a Muslim name?

Yes. Hesam is the Persian form of the Arabic name Husam, 'sword', and is used by Muslim families in Iran and the Arab world.

How do you write Hesam in Arabic?

Hesam is written حسام in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hesam?

Hesam is pronounced heh-SAHM.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.