Fikret
Fikret is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Thought, reflection”.
| Meaning | Thought, reflection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | فكرت |
| Pronunciation | fik-RET |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Fikret
Fikret is the Turkish version of the Arabic fikra, meaning a thought or idea. Its ending reflects the way Ottoman Turkish pronounced the final letter of the word. The name is well established for boys in Turkey and Bosnia, and Tevfik Fikret, a leading poet of the late Ottoman period, made it famous. In the Arab world itself it is seldom used as a name.
Is Fikret a Muslim name?
Turkish Muslims prize Fikret for its link to reflection, which the Quran praises often, as in 'Indeed in that are signs for a people who reflect (yatafakkarūn)' (Quran 13:3).
How popular is Fikret?
Fikret is used in Turkey and Bosnia, and in Azerbaijan as Fikrat.
Gifts with the name Fikret
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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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 is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Fikret a Muslim name?
Turkish Muslims prize Fikret for its link to reflection, which the Quran praises often, as in 'Indeed in that are signs for a people who reflect (yatafakkarūn)' (Quran 13:3).
How do you pronounce Fikret?
Fikret is pronounced fik-RET.
Is Fikret a boy or girl name?
Fikret is usually a boy name.