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Hesham

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Meaning

Generosity

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic هشام
Urdu ہشام
Persian هشام
Turkish Hişam
Bengali হেশাম
Pashto هشام

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Hesham is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Generosity', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Hesham is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hesham, like the more common spelling Hisham, comes from the Arabic root h-sh-m, meaning "generosity."

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ه-ش-م (h-sh-m, 'to break bread, be generous'). Hesham means 'generous' - related to Hisham, the name of two Umayyad caliphs.

Islamic Significance

Generosity is measured in the Quran by what it returns: the likeness of those who spend in the way of God is a grain that grows seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains (2:261).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world.