Boy name
Hişam name meaning
“generosity; openhandedness”
Hişam means “generosity” or “openhandedness.” It comes from the Arabic name Hishām and is connected with the Arabic h-sh-m root. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete traditional association with breaking bread to offer others, linking its meaning to sharing food at a table.
What does Hişam mean?
Generosity; openhandedness
In Turkish: cömertlik; eli açıklık
Hişam is an Arabic masculine name with a long historical record. The Umayyad caliph Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik and the biographical writer Ibn Hisham illustrate its historical associations; despite a resemblance in sound, it is distinct from Hüsam and does not mean sword.
Origin of the name Hişam
From Arabic Hishām. The name belongs to the h-sh-m root and is traditionally associated with generosity and the image of breaking bread to share with others.
How to pronounce Hişam
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hiʃam/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | هشام |
Is Hişam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hişam is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hişam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hişam
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Kayra♂Favor and grace
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
FAQ about the name Hişam
What is the meaning of Hişam?
Hişam means “generosity; openhandedness”. From Arabic Hishām. The name belongs to the h-sh-m root and is traditionally associated with generosity and the image of breaking bread to share with others.
Is Hişam a boy’s name?
Yes, Hişam is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hişam in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hişam nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hişam?
Hişam is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hişam have?
Hişam has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hişam?
Hişam does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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