Safeguard or protection
Derived from the Arabic root meaning to preserve or protect, it often refers to a bond or a safeguard. In a historical context, it can signify a person who is self-made or virtuous.
Less common today
Essam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,508 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Egyptian legendary goalkeeper
Former Prime Minister of Egypt
NASA space scientist
