Hisham
hi-SHAHM
Popularity
#3909
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
902
Peak Year
#39 in 2016
First Recorded
1970
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Arabic name meaning 'generous' or 'benevolent'. This name carries positive connotations of kindness and giving.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Hisham Matar
Libyan-British writer, known for his novels.
Hisham Kandil
Former Prime Minister of Egypt.
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