Crusher or breaker of bread
Derived from the Arabic root 'hashama', meaning to crush or break. It historically refers to a generous person who breaks bread to feed others, famously associated with the great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Hashim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,732 in 2016.
Great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad and progenitor of the Banu Hashim clan
South African international cricketer
Former President of Kosovo
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
