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Isham

EYE-shuhm

Isham is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Isham is an English surname which means 'homestead by the River Ise'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1922.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Isham Means

Isham is an English surname which means 'homestead by the River Ise'.

The Story of Isham

For over a century, this English surname has carried a quiet sense of place, now waiting to anchor your son with its steady strength.

Isham is an English surname originating from a placename, meaning 'homestead by the River Ise.' It has been used as a given name since at least the late 19th century, carrying with it a grounded, almost pastoral connection to the English countryside. Its enduring presence suggests a simple, reliable character.

There’s a solid, honest feel to the name Isham, a grounded quality that you sense when you say it. It’s the kind of name you might write with a sense of quiet confidence on a birth announcement, feeling its connection to the earth and a steady presence. This name carries the dependable strength of a place, a calm assurance for your son.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#27 in 1922

Total Births

615

First Recorded

1880

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