Fikret
Fikret is a Muslim boy name meaning “Thought, reflection”.
| Meaning | Thought, reflection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | فكرت |
| Pronunciation | fik-RET |
| Arabic root | ف ك ر (f-k-r) — to think, to reflect |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fikret
Fikret is the Turkish form of the Arabic fikra, 'thought' or 'idea', with the final tāʾ pronounced as Ottoman Turkish did. It is a well-established boys' name in Turkey and Bosnia; the Ottoman-era poet Tevfik Fikret is a famous bearer. It is rarely used as a name in the Arab world itself.
Is Fikret a Muslim name?
Yes. Fikret is a Turkish Muslim name from the Arabic word for 'thought'.
Is Fikret in the Quran?
The root appears often, as in 'Indeed in that are signs for a people who reflect (yatafakkarūn)' (Quran 13:3).
Where is the name Fikret used?
Used in Turkey, Bosnia and Azerbaijan (Fikrat).
Gifts with the name Fikret
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Spellings and variants of Fikret
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fikret mean?
Fikret means 'Thought, reflection'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Fikret a Muslim name?
Yes. Fikret is a Turkish Muslim name from the Arabic word for 'thought'.
How do you write Fikret in Arabic?
Fikret is written فكرت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fikret?
Fikret is pronounced fik-RET.
Is Fikret mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears often, as in 'Indeed in that are signs for a people who reflect (yatafakkarūn)' (Quran 13:3).