Hakimah
Hakimah 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 | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Hakimah
Hakimah is the name Hakima written with a closing h for the Arabic feminine ending, the tāʾ marbūṭa. It describes a woman who is wise and thoughtful in her judgements, drawing on the same root as al-Ḥakīm, the All-Wise. This spelling is standard in Malaysia and Indonesia and is also popular with English-speaking Muslims. It is sometimes combined with another name, for example Nur Hakimah.
Is Hakimah a Muslim name?
Hakimah is the feminine form of Hakim, and its root gives al-Ḥakīm, the All-Wise (Quran 2:32).
How popular is Hakimah?
Hakimah is used mostly in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
Gifts with the name Hakimah
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- Personalised Hakimah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hakimah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hakimah mean?
Hakimah means 'Wise woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Hakimah a Muslim name?
Hakimah is the feminine form of Hakim, and its root gives al-Ḥakīm, the All-Wise (Quran 2:32).
How do you pronounce Hakimah?
Hakimah is pronounced ha-KEE-mah.
Is Hakimah a boy or girl name?
Hakimah is usually a girl name.