Hashim
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [haːʃɪm] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Aluva |
| Meaning | crusher, breaker |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Hashem, Hachem |
Hashim (Template:Lang-ar) is a common male Arabic given name, which signifies "Destroyer of Evil”
The title Hashim was given to 'Amr al-ʻUlā ibn 'Abd Manaf, as he was generous in providing bread to poor people and travelers going to Mecca. This Hashim was the great-grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the progenitor of the Banu Hashim clan of the distinguished Quraish tribe in Mecca.
Hashim may also refer to:
- Hashim Amir Ali
- Hashim (poet)
- Hashim Amla
- Hashim Thaçi
- Hashim Khan
- Hashim Qureshi
- Mir Hashim Ali Khan
- Hashim al-Atassi
- Hashim ibn Abd Manaf
People using it in their patronymic include:
Musicians:
- Hashim (Jerry Calliste, Jr.)
Others:
See also
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