Hisham Name Meaning
The name Hisham comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hisham below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hisham Name Meaning
ArabicMeans "generous" in Arabic, ultimately from hashama "to crush". The meaning derives from the traditional Arab act of crushing bread into crumbs in order to share it. This was the name of an 8th-century caliph...
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