هشام

Hichem

boyArabic, Algerian / Tunisian spelling

Hichem is a Muslim boy name meaning “Generosity”.

MeaningGenerosity
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Algerian / Tunisian spelling
Arabic spellingهشام
Pronunciationhee-SHEM
Arabic rootه ش م (h-sh-m) — to break, crush
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hichem

Hichem is the Algerian and Tunisian French-style spelling of Hishām, with ch for 'sh' and the long 'a' pronounced as 'e' in Maghrebi Arabic. In Morocco the same name is usually written Hicham. It is generally explained as generosity.

Is Hichem a Muslim name?

Yes. Hichem is a Muslim name, the Maghrebi spelling of Hisham.

Where is the name Hichem used?

Very common in Algeria and Tunisia.

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Spellings and variants of Hichem

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hichem mean?

Hichem means 'Generosity'. It comes from Arabic, Algerian / Tunisian spelling.

Is Hichem a Muslim name?

Yes. Hichem is a Muslim name, the Maghrebi spelling of Hisham.

How do you write Hichem in Arabic?

Hichem is written هشام in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hichem?

Hichem is pronounced hee-SHEM.

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