Boy name
Hüsam name meaning
“a sharp sword”
Hüsam means “a sharp sword.” It comes from Arabic ḥusām and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The spelling Hüsâm also appears in Ottoman Turkish usage. Its concrete image is a keen-edged blade, and the same word forms part of compound names such as Hüsamettin.
What does Hüsam mean?
A sharp sword
In Turkish: keskin kılıç
Hüsam is an example of a weapon word used as a personal name. The same element appears in Hüsamettin, a longer compound incorporating the word for religion. Hüsam itself means sword, and that lexical meaning alone does not require the name to be classified as religious.
Origin of the name Hüsam
It derives from Arabic ḥusām, a sharp sword. In Ottoman Turkish the name was also represented in modern transliteration as Hüsâm.
How to pronounce Hüsam
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hysam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حسام |
Is Hüsam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hüsam is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hüsam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hüsam
FAQ about the name Hüsam
What is the meaning of Hüsam?
Hüsam means “a sharp sword”. It derives from Arabic ḥusām, a sharp sword. In Ottoman Turkish the name was also represented in modern transliteration as Hüsâm.
Is Hüsam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hüsam is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hüsam in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hüsam nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hüsam?
Hüsam is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hüsam have?
Hüsam has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hüsam?
Hüsam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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