Hasim
Hasim is a Muslim boy name of Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Hāshim origin, meaning “One who breaks bread for others”.
| Meaning | One who breaks bread for others |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Hāshim |
| Written as | هاشم |
| Pronunciation | HAH-sim |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bosnia, Balkans, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Hasim
Hasim is the usual Bosnian spelling of the Arabic name Hāshim, and it is also how the Turkish form Haşim looks once the special letter is dropped. The root h-sh-m means to crush or break, here in the sense of breaking bread. Hāshim was the title of ʿAmr, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ great-grandfather, who is remembered for crumbling bread into broth for hungry pilgrims when food ran short. Banu Hashim, the clan into which the Prophet was born, carries his name.
Is Hasim a Muslim name?
As a regional spelling of Hashim, the name honours the forefather after whom the Prophet's ﷺ clan, Banu Hashim, is named.
How popular is Hasim?
Bosniaks and other Muslims of the Balkans use this spelling most, with Haşim the form in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hasim mean?
Hasim means 'One who breaks bread for others'. It is of Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Hāshim origin.
Is Hasim a Muslim name?
As a regional spelling of Hashim, the name honours the forefather after whom the Prophet's ﷺ clan, Banu Hashim, is named.
How do you pronounce Hasim?
Hasim is pronounced HAH-sim.
Is Hasim a boy or girl name?
Hasim is usually a boy name.