Unisex name
Hakikat name meaning
“truth; reality, the underlying essence”
Hakikat means “truth,” “reality” or “the underlying essence.” It comes from Arabic ḥaqīqa, a word established in Turkish during the Ottoman period. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it shares its form with the Turkish noun for truth and connects with the literary theme of seeking reality beneath appearances.
What does Hakikat mean?
Truth; reality, the underlying essence
In Turkish: gerçeklik; işin özü, doğrusu
Hakikat names truth or the underlying reality of something. Turkish uses the word in philosophy, literature, and ordinary expression, while Sufi terminology gives it an additional technical role. As a given name, its central imagery is truth and reality; the word does not carry a religious meaning in every context.
Origin of the name Hakikat
The name uses Arabic ḥaqīqa, “truth, reality, the true nature of something.” The word entered established Turkish usage through Ottoman vocabulary.
How to pronounce Hakikat
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hakikat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حقیقت |
| Arabic | حقيقة |
Is Hakikat a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hakikat is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Hakikat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hakikat
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Aslı♀The original
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- Faruk♂One who distinguishes right from wrong
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Hakkı♂Of truth
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- İlke♀Principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Sadık♂Truthful
FAQ about the name Hakikat
What is the meaning of Hakikat?
Hakikat means “truth; reality, the underlying essence”. The name uses Arabic ḥaqīqa, “truth, reality, the true nature of something.” The word entered established Turkish usage through Ottoman vocabulary.
Is Hakikat a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hakikat is used for both boys and girls.
Is Hakikat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hakikat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hakikat?
Hakikat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hakikat have?
Hakikat has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Hakikat?
Hakikat 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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