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Isam: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a strap; a holdfast”

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عصام

عِصَام

Isam (عصام, Arabic عِصَام) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “a strap; a holdfast”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ص م. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ص م.

Isam at a glance

Meaning: a strap; a holdfast
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: i-saam
Syllables: 2
Letters: 4
First letter: I · ع

Meaning of Isam

In English: a strap; a holdfast
اردو میں معنی: تسمہ، سہارا

Origin and history of Isam

Lane gives ʿiṣām as the strap or cord of a water-skin; the root also gives ʿiṣma, protection.

Rootع ص م

How to say and write Isam

Say it: i-saam2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Isam
Urdu: عصام
Original script: عِصَام
Other spellings: Isaam · Essam
Themes: Strength

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Questions about the name Isam

What does the name Isam mean?

Isam means “a strap; a holdfast”. In Urdu: تسمہ، سہارا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Isam a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Isam is a boy’s name.

Is Isam a Muslim name?

Yes. Isam is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ʿiṣām as the strap or cord of a water-skin; the root also gives ʿiṣma, protection.

How do you pronounce Isam?

Say it “i-saam”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Isam in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Isam is written عصام. In its original script: عِصَام.

What are other spellings of Isam?

Isam is also spelled Isaam, Essam.

Is the meaning of Isam verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.