Arsam is of Persian origin and means 'peace'. It's composed of two elements: 'ar' meaning 'source', and 'sam' representing 'sun'. Thus, Arsam signifies 'source of the sun'. This name has a rich historical context, as it was borne by several notable figures in ancient Persia. For instance, Arsamecs I was a satrap, or governor, of Armenia during the Achaemenid Empire.
The name Arsam experienced a gap in its popularity from 2016 to 2020, with no recorded births during those four years. However, it reappeared with five births each in both 2016 and 2020, resulting in a total of ten babies named Arsam born within that timeframe.