Hashim
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇸🇩 Sudan
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
The breaker
The breaker
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root hashama (to crush, to break into pieces). It is a common Arabic name indicating strength and power.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
In Sudanese culture, the name Hashim is associated with strength and leadership. It is a traditional name often given to boys, reflecting the importance of these traits in Sudanese society.
Symbolism
The name symbolises strength, power, and the ability to overcome challenges, reflecting traditional Arab and Sudanese values.
Religious reference
The name is derived from the Arabic root 'hashama' meaning 'to crush' or 'to break into pieces', but there is no specific Quranic verse directly referencing this name.
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Hashim al-Atta
politics · Sudan
A Sudanese military officer who led a coup d'état in Sudan in 1971.
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