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The name Wissem is a Maghreb form of Wisam. It translates to "the Handsome" or "the Excellent".
What does the name Wissem mean?
Wissem is a Maghreb variant of the name Wisam. Its meaning is "the Handsome" or "the Excellent". The name originates from the Arabic word wasim (وسيم), which means "handsome", "good-looking", "sign", "mark", "medal", "badge", and "award". Other forms include Wissam, Wissame, Ouissem, and Ouissam.
Where does the name Wissem come from?
Wissem is a masculine first name with Arabic roots and means "the Handsome". The Arabic
How do you pronounce Wissem?
Wissem is pronounced like 'Wisem'.
Popularity
In Germany, Wissem is a rare boy's name. In 2012, it reached the 3,479th place in the list of most common baby names for boys. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 2,204th place. Between 2010 and 2024, Wissem was chosen as a first name in Germany about 20 times, placing it at 7,040th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Wissem
Where does the name Wissem come from?
Wissem is a masculine first name with Arabic roots, particularly prevalent in the Maghreb and North African languages, especially in Tunisian.
What does the name Wissem mean?
The meaning of Wissem is 'the Handsome' or 'the Excellent'. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'wasim', which stands for terms like handsome and good-looking.
How popular is the name Wissem?
Wissem is gaining popularity in North Africa and among Arab communities, but it is less commonly used outside these regions.