The nameWissam
Wissam is a name of Arabic origin meaning "medal, badge". Mostly for boys, it is also given to girls.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
Wissam comes from the Arabic wisam, "medal, decoration, badge".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Wissem.
History
Wissam appeared in France in the mid 1970s and has been given steadily since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Wissam
Wissam in France
Wissam was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 880 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Wissam. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Wissam in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 46 births a year on average, against 76 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wissam mean?
Wissam comes from the Arabic wisam, "medal, decoration, badge".
What is the origin of the name Wissam?
Arabic. It is also spelled Wissem.
Is Wissam a girl's or a boy's name?
Wissam is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.