Boy name
Alkame name meaning
“A bitter plant; a plant with bitter fruit”
Alkame means “a bitter plant” or “a plant with bitter fruit.” It is the Turkish form of the Arabic personal name ʿAlqama and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its concrete botanical association is fruit identified by its bitter taste, linking a plant term with a personal name.
What does Alkame mean?
A bitter plant; a plant with bitter fruit
In Turkish: Acı bir bitki; acı meyveli bitki
Alkame was borne by several figures in early Islamic history. Alqama ibn Qays is known as an early scholar belonging to the Successors, rather than the Companions. This historical use gives the name an Islamic cultural association, while the precise plant species behind its meaning remains uncertain.
Origin of the name Alkame
It is the Turkish form of the Arabic personal name ʿAlqama. The name is associated with an Arabic word for a bitter plant or one bearing bitter fruit.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Alkame
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alkame/ |
| Arabic | علقمة |
Is Alkame a boy’s name?
Yes, Alkame is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alkame does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alkame
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FAQ about the name Alkame
What is the meaning of Alkame?
Alkame means “A bitter plant; a plant with bitter fruit”. It is the Turkish form of the Arabic personal name ʿAlqama. The name is associated with an Arabic word for a bitter plant or one bearing bitter fruit.
Is Alkame a boy’s name?
Yes, Alkame is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alkame in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alkame nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alkame?
Alkame is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Alkame have?
Alkame has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Alkame?
Alkame 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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