Hikmat
Hikmat is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Turkic form origin, meaning “Wisdom, knowledge”.
| Meaning | Wisdom, knowledge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Turkic form |
| Written as | حکمت |
| Pronunciation | HIK-mat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Azerbaijan |
Meaning and origin of Hikmat
Hikmat is the shape the Arabic ḥikma, wisdom, takes in Persian, Urdu, Azerbaijani and the languages of Central Asia, where the final -at is sounded. Its root, ḥ-k-m, means to judge or to be wise. In these regions it is mostly given to boys, sometimes within compounds like Hikmatullah. Turkish uses the form Hikmet, familiar from the poet Nazım Hikmet.
Is Hikmat a Muslim name?
Hikmat means wisdom, echoing 'He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good' (Quran 2:269).
How popular is Hikmat?
Boys in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan commonly carry it.
Gifts with the name Hikmat
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hikmat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hikmat mean?
Hikmat means 'Wisdom, knowledge'. It is of Arabic, Persian / Urdu / Turkic form origin.
Is Hikmat a Muslim name?
Hikmat means wisdom, echoing 'He gives wisdom to whom He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom has certainly been given much good' (Quran 2:269).
How do you pronounce Hikmat?
Hikmat is pronounced HIK-mat.
Is Hikmat a boy or girl name?
Hikmat is usually a boy name.