“Hisham derives from the Arabic root "h-sh-m" and means "generosity" or "one who crushes/breaks," reflecting qualities of benevolence and strength in Arabic linguistic tradition.”
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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Top 5,000
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GenderBoy
US Rank#4,308
TrendStable
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArabic, Malay
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#14,565
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Hisham
Hisham derives from the Arabic root "h-sh-m" and means "generosity" or "one who crushes/breaks," reflecting qualities of benevolence and strength in Arabic linguistic tradition.
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Etymology
Hisham derives from the Arabic root "h-sh-m" and means "generosity" or "one who crushes/breaks," reflecting qualities of benevolence and strength in Arabic linguistic tradition. The name is predominantly used in Arab and Islamic cultures, with notable historical bearers including Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, an Umayyad caliph, and remains common throughout the Muslim world today.
Hisham currently ranks #4,308 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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