Muslim boy name
Hisham: name meaning
هشام
“Generosity”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Hisham mean?
Hisham (هشام) means "Generosity". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Hisham a Muslim name?
Yes. Hisham is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Hisham mentioned in the Qur'an?
Hisham is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.