Boy name
Hakem name meaning
“arbitrator; one who gives judgment”
Hakem means “arbitrator” or “one who gives judgment.” It comes from Arabic ḥakam, a person appointed to resolve a dispute, and is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. The same word denotes a referee in Turkish, while Al-Hakam is also counted among the divine names in Islamic tradition.
What does Hakem mean?
Arbitrator; one who gives judgment
In Turkish: uyuşmazlığı çözen; hüküm veren
Hakem denotes someone entrusted to decide between disputing parties. Modern Turkish also uses the word for a sports referee, while the personal name retains its older Arabic sense. It shares a root with Hakîm and Hâkim, but those forms have different constructions and should not be treated as identical names.
Origin of the name Hakem
The name derives from Arabic ḥakam, “arbitrator, judge.” Al-Hakam is also counted among the divine names in Islamic tradition.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hakem in the Quran? | As a word · حكما · 4:35, 6:114The Arabic source word حكم occurs as حكما in the Quran, referring to an arbitrator called upon to resolve disputes. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
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 Hakem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hakem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حكم |
Is Hakem a boy’s name?
Yes, Hakem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hakem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hakem
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
FAQ about the name Hakem
What is the meaning of Hakem?
Hakem means “arbitrator; one who gives judgment”. The name derives from Arabic ḥakam, “arbitrator, judge.” Al-Hakam is also counted among the divine names in Islamic tradition.
Is Hakem a boy’s name?
Yes, Hakem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hakem in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word حكم occurs as حكما in the Quran, referring to an arbitrator called upon to resolve disputes. (e.g.: 4:35, 6:114)
What is the origin of the name Hakem?
Hakem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hakem have?
Hakem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hakem?
Hakem 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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