Hisham

Hisham Meaning & Origin

About Hisham
The name "Hisham" is of Arabic origin and has several meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "hishām" which means "generosity" or "benevolence." It is also associated with the concept of "nobility" and "dignity." In Islamic tradition, Hisham is the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his wisdom and generosity. Overall, the name Hisham carries positive connotations of kindness, generosity, and noble character.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hisham are male.

Hisham Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 23.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HXM
🗽 NYSIIS
HAN
🔊 Soundex
H0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 SH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɪʃəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HXM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hisham in Braille

Here's how to represent Hisham in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hisham in braille

How to Spell the Name Hisham in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hisham using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hisham in sign language

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