Surname · Persian origin
Hashemi
Meaning
The surname Hashemi means Descendant of Hashim.
Origin
Persian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Hashemi
Hashemi denotes descent from the clan of Hashim, the Prophet’s lineage.
What kind of surname is Hashemi?
Hashemi is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Persian naming tradition — you can read how Persian surnames were formed on our Persian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Hashemi
You may also see this surname written as:
- Hashimi
Other Persian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Hashemi mean?
The surname Hashemi means Descendant of Hashim. Hashemi denotes descent from the clan of Hashim, the Prophet’s lineage.
Where does the surname Hashemi come from?
Hashemi is a surname of Persian origin.
What kind of surname is Hashemi?
Hashemi is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Hashemi?
Variant spellings of Hashemi include Hashimi.
What are other Persian surnames?
Other Persian surnames include Ahmadi, Ahmadzadeh, Bahrami, Hosseini, Isfahani, Jafari.