Hashem
Meaningcrusher of bread · Arabic
Hashem is an Arabic boy name meaning “crusher of bread”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hashem would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHashem is having its moment right now. Most Hashems are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hashem would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 53,476 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHashem first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Hashems? Head to Michigan, where it's the #905 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hashem
Hashem is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “crusher of bread”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hashem
What does the name Hashem mean?
Hashem means “crusher of bread” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Hashim (“crusher of bread”).
What is the origin of the name Hashem?
Hashem is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Hashem a boy or girl name?
Hashem is a boy name. In 2025, 32 US boys were named Hashem.
How popular is the name Hashem?
Hashem ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #3,001. Over the last five years it has climbed 507 places.
What names are similar to Hashem?
If you like Hashem, you might also like Hashim.
What should I know before naming my baby Hashem?
Hashem is an Arabic boy name meaning “crusher of bread”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.