Muslim boy name
Hashim: name meaning
هاشم
“One who breaks bread for others”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
The Prophet's great-grandfather, who fed the pilgrims.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Hashim mean?
Hashim (هاشم) means "One who breaks bread for others". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Hashim a Muslim name?
Yes. Hashim is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet's great-grandfather, who fed the pilgrims.
Is Hashim mentioned in the Qur'an?
Hashim is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.