Hasim
Hasim is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who breaks bread for others”.
| Meaning | One who breaks bread for others |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Hāshim |
| Arabic spelling | هاشم |
| Pronunciation | HAH-sim |
| Arabic root | ه ش م (h-sh-m) — to crush, to break (bread) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hasim
Hasim is how the Arabic name Hāshim is usually written in Bosnian, and how Turkish Haşim appears without the special letter. Hāshim was the title of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ great-grandfather, ʿAmr, who was said to have crumbled bread into broth to feed pilgrims in a famine; the Prophet's clan, Banu Hashim, is named after him.
Is Hasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Hasim is a Muslim name, a regional spelling of Hashim, the ancestor after whom the Prophet's ﷺ clan Banu Hashim is named.
Where is the name Hasim used?
Used mainly by Bosniaks and other Balkan Muslims, and in Turkey as Haşim.
Gifts with the name Hasim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hasim mean?
Hasim means 'One who breaks bread for others'. It comes from Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Hāshim.
Is Hasim a Muslim name?
Yes. Hasim is a Muslim name, a regional spelling of Hashim, the ancestor after whom the Prophet's ﷺ clan Banu Hashim is named.
How do you write Hasim in Arabic?
Hasim is written هاشم in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hasim?
Hasim is pronounced HAH-sim.