The nameHashim
Hashim is the name of the great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad. It is common in British Muslim families.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Hashim means "one who crushes bread", recalling Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, who fed pilgrims in times of famine.
Origin
Arabic.
History
The Hashemite dynasty of Jordan takes its name from him. In England and Wales Hashim reached 345th in 2013.
Famous people named Hashim
- Hashim ibn Abd Manaf
- Hashim Amla, cricketer
Popularity of the name Hashim
Hashim in the United States
Hashim was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 669 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Hashim. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Hashim in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 57 births a year on average, against 77 in the five years before.
Hashim in the United Kingdom
Hashim was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,019 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Hashim. Half of all babies named Hashim in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 79 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Hashim
Names from the same generation as Hashim, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hashim mean?
Hashim means "one who crushes bread", recalling Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, who fed pilgrims in times of famine.
What is the origin of the name Hashim?
Arabic.
Is Hashim a girl's or a boy's name?
Hashim is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Hashim?
In 2024, Hashim was the 2225th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 65 births.
What are good sibling names for Hashim?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aziza, Safia, Asma and Marwa for a sister, Abbas, Marwan, Salim and Yasser for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hashim?
Hashim ibn Abd Manaf; Hashim Amla, cricketer.