Crusher or breaker of bread; generous
Derived from the Arabic root 'hashama', meaning to crush or break. It historically refers to a person who breaks bread to feed others, symbolizing great generosity and hospitality. It is closely related to the name Hashim, the name of the great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Hasheem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,786 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Tanzanian professional basketball player and NBA veteran
A character in the animated series · The Boondocks
