Hashim
“Breaker of bread (for the hungry)”Muslim boy name · Arabic origin
MeaningBreaker of bread (for the hungry)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
First letterH
What does Hashim mean?
Hashim is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Arabic origin. It means “Breaker of bread (for the hungry)”. Great-grandfather of the Prophet ﷺ.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.