Hehim

He/him refers to a pair of third-person singular masculine pronouns used by some English speakers to indicate masculine gender identity. The term is sometimes written with a slash as he/him, or informally as the string “hehim” in notes or listings.

In modern English, the pronoun forms are: subject pronoun he; object pronoun him; possessive determiner his; possessive pronoun his; reflexive himself. Examples: He arrived early. I spoke to him. That book is his. He introduced himself.

Usage often aligns with the person’s gender identity. He/him pronouns are typically chosen by people who identify as men or as masculine. As with all pronouns, it is respectful to use the pronouns a person requests, and to ask if unsure. Pronoun preference can reflect gender identity, culture, or personal choice, and not all individuals who identify as male or masculine use he/him.

In writing and speech, he/him pronouns appear in profiles, narratives, and dialogue. Some style guides encourage clear pronoun labeling to avoid ambiguity, while others emphasize inclusivity and gender-neutral alternatives when appropriate. The concept of he/him is part of broader discussions about how language encodes gender and how communities choose pronoun sets that validate people’s identities.