Hicham

Hicham is a masculine given name used in the Arab world and in North Africa. It is a transliteration of the Arabic name Hisham (هشام) and is common in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and among Arabic-speaking communities in Europe and the Americas. Variants include Hisham, Hesham, and other spellings; the form Hicham is especially common in Francophone North Africa.

The name derives from the Arabic root Ḥ-Sh-M, traditionally associated with generosity, nobility, and honorable conduct. In historical contexts, the name has been borne by figures such as Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, a 8th-century Umayyad caliph, illustrating its long-standing usage in Muslim societies.

Notable people with the given name include Hicham El Guerrouj (born 1973), a Moroccan former middle-distance runner who held world records in the 1500 metres and the mile and is widely regarded as one of the greatest distance runners of all time. The name is also used across various cultures and languages, reflecting its broad adoption and the mobility of Arabic names through history.