Meaning: From the Arabic Hatim, 'judge; one who decides; determined' — Hatim al-Tai, a pre-Islamic poet, is the Arab byword for boundless generosity. A name of decision and largesse, noted honestly.Low
In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Hatem means 'judge; determined' (said 'HAH-tem'). Tied to legendary generosity.
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hatim, 'judge; one who decides; determined' — Hatim al-Tai, a pre-Islamic poet, is the Arab byword for boundless generosity. A name of decision and largesse, noted honestly.
As a boy's name Hatem derives from the Arabic Hatim, 'judge; determined', famed through Hatim al-Tai, the proverbially generous poet. Dignified and open-handed — rare in the U.S. (said 'HAH-tem').
It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar across the Arab world. Rare, dignified, and generous.
Did you know? Hatem comes from the Arabic Hatim, 'judge; one who decides' — and Hatim al-Tai is the Arab byword for generosity — pairing decisiveness with largesse, noted honestly (said 'HAH-tem').
