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Hassim

Hassim is a masculine given name and surname used across Muslim communities. It is a variant transliteration of Hashim (also spelled Hashem) from Arabic. The name appears in many countries, reflecting Arabic influence and diaspora.

Etymology and historical associations: The name is derived from the Arabic root H-S-M, and traditional meanings

Usage and variants: Hassim is common in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, as well as

Cultural context: As a traditional name with historical associations, Hassim appears across diverse communities and languages.

See also: Hashim, Hashem, Hashimi.

linked
to
strength
or
firmness
are
commonly
associated
in
cultural
contexts.
In
historical
terms,
Hashim
ibn
Abd
Manaf
is
a
notable
bearer
of
the
name;
he
is
recognized
in
Islamic
tradition
as
the
great-grandfather
of
the
Prophet
Muhammad
and
founder
of
the
Hashimite
lineage,
a
name
that
became
linked
to
various
Arab
dynasties
and
families.
in
parts
of
Africa
and
other
regions
with
Muslim
populations.
Spelling
variants
include
Hasim,
Hashim,
Hashimi
(nisba
form
meaning
“descendant
of
Hashim”),
and
Hashimah
for
feminine
forms
in
some
languages.
The
name
appears
both
as
a
given
name
and
as
a
surname
in
different
cultural
contexts.
Its
usage
reflects
broader
Arabic
naming
patterns
and
the
spread
of
Islamic
culture
through
trade,
migration,
and
colonial
histories.