حشمت

Hashmat

boyArabic, Persian form

Hashmat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Dignity, majesty, grandeur”.

MeaningDignity, majesty, grandeur
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Persian form
Arabic spellingحشمت
Pronunciationhash-MAT
Arabic rootح ش م (ḥ-sh-m) — modesty, retinue
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hashmat

Hashmat is the Persian form of the Arabic ḥishma, which in Persian and Urdu came to mean dignity, pomp and grandeur, while in Arabic it also carries the sense of modesty and decency. It is used as a boy's name in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, and is known through the Afghan cricketer Hashmatullah Shahidi.

Is Hashmat a Muslim name?

Yes. Hashmat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, through Persian, meaning dignity. It is used in Afghanistan and South Asia.

Where is the name Hashmat used?

Used in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India; Heshmat in Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Hashmat

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hashmat mean?

Hashmat means 'Dignity, majesty, grandeur'. It comes from Arabic, Persian form.

Is Hashmat a Muslim name?

Yes. Hashmat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, through Persian, meaning dignity. It is used in Afghanistan and South Asia.

How do you write Hashmat in Arabic?

Hashmat is written حشمت in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hashmat?

Hashmat is pronounced hash-MAT.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.