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Hishamah

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Meaning

Generous

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic هشامة
Urdu ہشام
Persian هشامه
Turkish Hişame
Bengali হিশামাহ
Pashto هشامه
Hishamah is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Generous', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Hishamah comes from the same Arabic root h-sh-m as Hesham, meaning "generosity."

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Etymology

The feminine form related to Hisham, from the Arabic root ه-ش-م (h-sh-m, 'to be generous').

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

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.