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Hashim

♂ Boy

Pronounced HA-sheem /ˈhaː.ʃim/Medium

Meaning: Crusher, breakerMedium

In 30 seconds: Hashim is an Arabic name meaning 'crusher' or 'breaker'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Malay, Urdu
MeaningCrusher, breaker
U.S. rank (2025)#1998 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births76 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,983

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name carries the forceful sense of 'crusher' or 'breaker'. It is a name of weight and strength in the Arabic tradition, well established across the Muslim world. The two syllables land firmly, matching the meaning.

Its variants include Hashem and the Turkish-styled Haşim, showing how the name adapts across regions. Bearers range from the South African cricketer Hashim Amla, born in 1983, to Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin (1825-1906), the 25th Sultan of Brunei.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Hashim is 'crusher, breaker', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Hashim — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

HashemHaşim

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Hashim Amla (1983-present)
    South African former international cricketer; first South African to score a Test triple century.
  • ★Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin (1825-1906)
    25th Sultan of Brunei (1885-1906); signed the 1888 Treaty of Protection with the United Kingdom.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hashim mean?

Hashim is usually explained as meaning 'crusher, breaker' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Hashim?

It's commonly said HA-sheem /ˈhaː.ʃim/.

Is Hashim a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hashim is used as a boy name.

How popular is Hashim?

In 2024, Hashim ranked #2209 in the U.S. for boys, with 65 births recorded.

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