Boy name
Haki name meaning
“of the earth; earth-coloured”
Haki means “of the earth” or “earth-coloured.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Persian khākī, derived from khāk, meaning “earth” or “soil.” The Turkish colour word hâki shares this source, connecting the name with the muted brown and greenish shades associated with soil and khaki fabric.
What does Haki mean?
Of the earth; earth-coloured
In Turkish: toprağa ait, toprak renginde
Under this derivation, Haki expresses the colour of earth and a connection with the ground. Hâkî also occurred as a literary pen name in classical poetry. Modern Turkish chiefly recognizes the word as a military clothing colour, though the source spelling of each personal-name record needs confirmation.
Origin of the name Haki
It probably comes from Persian khākī, 'of the earth or dust-coloured', derived from khāk, 'earth'. The Turkish colour word hâki has the same source.
How to pronounce Haki
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /haki/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خاکی |
Is Haki a boy’s name?
Yes, Haki is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Haki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hakî
Names that sound like Haki
Names with related meanings
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
- Arden♂High place, elevated land
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Mervan♂A name associated with hard stone or flint
- Zınar♂Rock
- Ekim♂♀October
- Bektaş♂Firm stone, enduring stone
- Zübeyir♂A small, solid stone
- Bedros♂Rock, solid stone
- Oytun♂Low-lying ground
- Yorgo♂One who works the land
- Aktaş♂White stone
Famous people named Haki
- Hakî Karer · b. 1950
FAQ about the name Haki
What is the meaning of Haki?
Haki means “of the earth; earth-coloured”. It probably comes from Persian khākī, 'of the earth or dust-coloured', derived from khāk, 'earth'. The Turkish colour word hâki has the same source.
Is Haki a boy’s name?
Yes, Haki is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Haki in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Haki nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Haki?
Haki is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Haki have?
Haki has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Haki?
Haki does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Haki?
Other spellings: Hakî.
Famous people named Haki?
Notable people named Haki include Hakî Karer.
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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