Hashim

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Meaning

Crusher (of evil); Great grandfather of Prophet

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic هاشم
Urdu ہاشم
Persian هاشم
Turkish Haşim
Bengali হাশেম
Indonesian Hasyim
Pashto هاشم

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Hashim offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Crusher (of evil); Great grandfather of Prophet', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Hashim has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hashim is tied to Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, the Prophet ﷺ's great-grandfather and namesake of the Banu Hashim clan.