Hikmet
Hikmet is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Wisdom”.
| Meaning | Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Hikmat |
| Arabic spelling | حكمت |
| Pronunciation | heek-MET |
| Arabic root | ح ك م (ḥ-k-m) — to judge, to be wise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hikmet
Hikmet is the Turkish form of Ḥikmat, wisdom. In Turkey it is used mainly for boys, as with the poet Nazım Hikmet, though it is also given to girls. Turkish keeps the final t of the Ottoman-Persian form and shifts the vowel to 'e'.
Is Hikmet a Muslim name?
Yes. Hikmet is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning wisdom, used in Turkey for boys and girls.
Is Hikmet in the Quran?
'He gives wisdom to whom He wills' (Quran 2:269).
Where is the name Hikmet used?
Used in Turkey, the Balkans and Azerbaijan, more often for boys.
Gifts with the name Hikmet
- Hikmet name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hikmet baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hikmet mean?
Hikmet means 'Wisdom'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Hikmat.
Is Hikmet a Muslim name?
Yes. Hikmet is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning wisdom, used in Turkey for boys and girls.
How do you write Hikmet in Arabic?
Hikmet is written حكمت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hikmet?
Hikmet is pronounced heek-MET.
Is Hikmet mentioned in the Quran?
'He gives wisdom to whom He wills' (Quran 2:269).