Hekmat
Hekmat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Wisdom”.
| Meaning | Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian form |
| Arabic spelling | حکمت |
| Pronunciation | hek-MAT |
| Arabic root | ح ك م (ḥ-k-m) — to judge, to be wise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hekmat
Hekmat is the Persian and Afghan pronunciation of the Arabic ḥikma, wisdom, with the final -a becoming -at as is normal in Persian. Ḥikma is a central Quranic idea: God gives the Book and wisdom to the prophets. Hekmat is used as a boy's name in Afghanistan and Iran, and the related Hikmatullah means 'wisdom of God'.
Is Hekmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hekmat is a Muslim name, the Persian form of the Quranic word hikma, wisdom.
Is Hekmat in the Quran?
'He gives wisdom (al-ḥikma) to whom He wills, and whoever is given wisdom has been given much good' (Quran 2:269).
Where is the name Hekmat used?
Used in Afghanistan and Iran; Hikmet is the Turkish form.
Gifts with the name Hekmat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hekmat mean?
Hekmat means 'Wisdom'. It comes from Arabic, Persian form.
Is Hekmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hekmat is a Muslim name, the Persian form of the Quranic word hikma, wisdom.
How do you write Hekmat in Arabic?
Hekmat is written حکمت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hekmat?
Hekmat is pronounced hek-MAT.
Is Hekmat mentioned in the Quran?
'He gives wisdom (al-ḥikma) to whom He wills, and whoever is given wisdom has been given much good' (Quran 2:269).