Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Arabic
هَاشِم
Hashim
Transliteration: Hāshim • Pronounced: (Haa-shim)
Name Meaning
"Generous, One who breaks bread for guests, Great-grandfather of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ"
Themes:blessing
Regional Usage & Naming Heritage
Prominent Regional Familiarity:
South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:
South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage:
IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia
Islamic Significance & History
The noble name of Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, great-grandfather of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and forefather of Banu Hashim.
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Seerah & History
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
- Ibn Hisham
Hashim (هَاشِم)
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