US Popularity Rank: 8973

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Generous; He breaks, he crushes

Hisham is a beautiful name of Arabic origin. Meaning “generous,” this masculine name is one way to inspire a giver and golden friend in your little one. Once carried by Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, the tenth caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, Hisham is also a name where rule and reign feel just right. Hisham is claimed to come from the Arabic word hasham, too, which means “he breaks” or “he crushes" and refers to the breaking and sharing of bread. Gather around the table because baby Hisham is about to serve!