Boy name
Abdülhakem name meaning
“Servant of God, the Judge”
Abdülhakem means “servant of God, the Judge.” Its Arabic components are abd, meaning servant, and al-Hakam, a divine name referring to judgment. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The same second element appears in Turkish hakem, meaning referee or arbitrator, offering a concrete association with deciding disputes.
What does Abdülhakem mean?
Servant of God, the Judge
In Turkish: Hükmü kesin olan Allah'ın kulu
Abdülhakem is associated with divine judgment and justice. The ordinary Turkish word hakem can mean an arbitrator or sports referee, while the compound invokes a divine attribute. It shares a root with Abdülhakim, but Hakam and Hakim are distinct Arabic words.
Origin of the name Abdülhakem
Combines Arabic ʿabd, servant, with al-Ḥakam, the Judge. Hakam derives from the root ḥ-k-m, associated with judgment and ruling.
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How to pronounce Abdülhakem
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /abdylhakem/ |
| Arabic | عبد الحكم |
Is Abdülhakem a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdülhakem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Abdülhakem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Abdülhakem
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
FAQ about the name Abdülhakem
What is the meaning of Abdülhakem?
Abdülhakem means “Servant of God, the Judge”. Combines Arabic ʿabd, servant, with al-Ḥakam, the Judge. Hakam derives from the root ḥ-k-m, associated with judgment and ruling.
Is Abdülhakem a boy’s name?
Yes, Abdülhakem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Abdülhakem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Abdülhakem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Abdülhakem?
Abdülhakem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Abdülhakem have?
Abdülhakem has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Abdülhakem?
Abdülhakem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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