Hashim
Hashim: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Hashim
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic هَاشِم (hāšim, “Hashim”). The name signifies “breaker of bread”, from هَشَمَ (hašama, “to destroy, smash”).
How popular is Hashim?
Since 1880, 1,984 boys in the U.S. have been named Hashim. Its highest rank for boys was #1274 in 1977. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Hashim FAQ
What does the name Hashim mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic هَاشِم (hāšim, “Hashim”). The name signifies “breaker of bread”, from هَشَمَ (hašama, “to destroy, smash”).
What is the origin of the name Hashim?
Hashim is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Hashim?
Since 1880, 1,984 boys in the U.S. have been named Hashim. Its highest rank for boys was #1274 in 1977. In 2025, 76 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hashim a boy or girl name?
Hashim is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,984 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.