The nameHicham
Hicham is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "generosity". It has been given in France for several decades.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Hicham comes from the Arabic hisham, "generosity".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Hisham.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the late 1970s.
Did you know?
- Hicham El Guerrouj's 1500 metres world record of 3:26.00, set in Rome in 1998, still stands.
Famous people named Hicham
- Hicham El Guerrouj, Moroccan athlete
Popularity of the name Hicham
Hicham in France
Hicham was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,570 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Hicham. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Hicham in France were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Hicham in Belgium
Hicham was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 257 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Hicham. Half of all babies named Hicham in Belgium were born before 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hicham mean?
Hicham comes from the Arabic hisham, "generosity".
What is the origin of the name Hicham?
Arabic. It is also spelled Hisham.
Is Hicham a girl's or a boy's name?
Hicham is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Hicham?
Hicham El Guerrouj, Moroccan athlete.