Hashim
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hashim
Hashim means "the breaker" or "one who breaks" and derives from the Arabic root H-S-M (hashama), referring to someone who breaks bread or distributes generously.
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Etymology
Hashim means "the breaker" or "one who breaks" and derives from the Arabic root H-S-M (hashama), referring to someone who breaks bread or distributes generously. The name is primarily used in Muslim and Arab cultures, with notable historical significance as the name of Muhammad's great-grandfather, Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, a respected merchant of Mecca.
Hashim currently ranks #1,998 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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