Hikmat
Hikmat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Wisdom, knowledge”.
| Meaning | Wisdom, knowledge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Turkic form |
| Arabic spelling | حکمت |
| Pronunciation | HIK-mat |
| Arabic root | ح ك م (ḥ-k-m) — to judge, to be wise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hikmat
Hikmat is the form of Arabic ḥikma (wisdom) used in Persian, Urdu, Azerbaijani and Central Asian languages, where the final -at is pronounced. In those regions it is mostly a boy's name, sometimes in compounds such as Hikmatullah. The Turkish equivalent is Hikmet, as in the poet Nazım Hikmet.
Is Hikmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hikmat is a Muslim name meaning wisdom, from Arabic. It is common in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Central Asia.
Is Hikmat in the Quran?
'He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good' (Quran 2:269).
Where is the name Hikmat used?
Common for boys in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
Gifts with the name Hikmat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hikmat mean?
Hikmat means 'Wisdom, knowledge'. It comes from Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Turkic form.
Is Hikmat a Muslim name?
Yes. Hikmat is a Muslim name meaning wisdom, from Arabic. It is common in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Central Asia.
How do you write Hikmat in Arabic?
Hikmat is written حکمت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hikmat?
Hikmat is pronounced HIK-mat.
Is Hikmat mentioned in the Quran?
'He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good' (Quran 2:269).