Silver; also a hero in Persian mythology
In Persian, Saam (or Sam) is a name of great antiquity, most famously belonging to a legendary hero in the Shahnameh. It is also associated with the word for silver in some contexts. While it sounds like the English nickname Sam, it has distinct linguistic roots.
Less common today
Saam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,362 in 1991.
A legendary hero and grandfather of Rostam · Shahnameh
British film and music video director
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
