The nameWissem
Wissem is a name of Arabic origin meaning "medal, badge". Mostly for boys, it is also given to girls.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
Wissem comes from the Arabic wisam, "medal, decoration, badge".
Origin
Arabic, especially Tunisian. It is also spelled Wissam.
History
Wissem appeared in France in the mid 1970s and peaked in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Wissem
Wissem in France
Wissem was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,265 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Wissem. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Wissem in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 51 births a year on average, against 99 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wissem mean?
Wissem comes from the Arabic wisam, "medal, decoration, badge".
What is the origin of the name Wissem?
Arabic, especially Tunisian. It is also spelled Wissam.
Is Wissem a girl's or a boy's name?
Wissem is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.