Hisam means “sword”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Hisam mean?
قىلىچLiteral meaning
Hisam (ھىسام) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sword”.[1]
Hisam in Uyghur
What does Hisam mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ھىسام and Hisam (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sword” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Is Hisam a Uyghur name?
Yes. Hisam is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Hisam across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ھىسامArabic script | Boy | same as above: “sword” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Hisam
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Hisam
Variants and linked names
- HusamBoy“sword”
Sibling names for Hisam
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Hisam rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Mewlani'metBoy“owner of blessings, possessor of blessings”same language (uyghur)
- KipayitullaBoy“God's capable person”same language (uyghur)
- NejibBoy“great, pure, noble; famous”same language (uyghur)
- GülpashaGirl“daughter of the shah; the king's flower; finest of flowers”same language (uyghur)
- “guardian beg”same language (uyghur)
- NoderBoy“new, young”same language (uyghur)
- “wise khan”same language (uyghur)
- AygüzelGirl“beautiful girl; beautiful moon”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Hisam
What does the name Hisam mean?
Hisam means “sword”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Hisam a girl's or a boy's name?
Hisam is recorded as a boy's name.
Which languages use Hisam?
Hisam is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Hisam have?
Hisam has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: قىلىچ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); spelling ھىسام (+1 more)
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