Indian name meaning
Hashim
♂ BoyHa·shim · 2 syllables
One who breaks bread; generous
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| H | a | s | h | i | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
5 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Hashim carries the name number 1.
About the name Hashim
Hashim is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “One who breaks bread; generous.”
Spoken aloud it is Ha·shim — 2 syllables. Hashim is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hashim mean?
Hashim means “One who breaks bread; generous.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Hashim a boy or a girl name?
Hashim is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Hashim?
Hashim is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Hashim?
Hashim has 2 syllables and is said as Ha·shim.
What is the numerology number of the name Hashim?
In the Chaldean system, Hashim has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Hashim a common name in India?
Hashim appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Hashim?
For a sister to Hashim, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Habiba, Hafsa, Hania or Rahmat all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Hashim?
Ibrahim, Bhim, Rahim or Fahim share Hashim's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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