Isam

Isam Meaning & Origin

About Isam
The surname Isam is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Isam, which means "safeguard" or "protection" in Arabic. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often found among individuals of Arab or Muslim descent. The name Isam signifies the importance of safeguarding or protecting oneself or others, reflecting a sense of responsibility and care.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Isam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Isam: 217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Isam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Isam is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASM
🗽 NYSIIS
IAN
🔊 Soundex
I205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/isam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Isam in Braille

Here's how to represent Isam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Isam in braille

How to sign the name Isam using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Isam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Isam in sign language

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