Hakima
Hakima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Wise woman”.
| Meaning | Wise woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | حكيمة |
| Pronunciation | ha-KEE-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Hakima
Hakima is the feminine form of Ḥakīm, wise, and describes a woman who has knowledge and sound judgement. The name is particularly well rooted in Morocco and Algeria, where it has been given for generations. Shia tradition remembers a Ḥakīma who was the daughter of Imam Muḥammad al-Jawād. Spellings such as Hakimah and Hakeema are also used, depending on the country and the family's preference.
Is Hakima a Muslim name?
Hakima is an Arabic Muslim girls' name whose root gives al-Ḥakīm, the All-Wise, as in 'Indeed, You are the All-Knowing, the All-Wise' (Quran 2:32).
How popular is Hakima?
Hakima is common in Morocco and Algeria and is also found in Iran and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Hakima
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Spellings and variants of Hakima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hakima mean?
Hakima means 'Wise woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hakima a Muslim name?
Hakima is an Arabic Muslim girls' name whose root gives al-Ḥakīm, the All-Wise, as in 'Indeed, You are the All-Knowing, the All-Wise' (Quran 2:32).
How do you pronounce Hakima?
Hakima is pronounced ha-KEE-mah.
Is Hakima a boy or girl name?
Hakima is usually a girl name.