Girl name
Hâkime name meaning
“a woman who rules; a female judge”
Hâkime means “a woman who rules” or “a female judge.” It comes from Arabic ḥākima, the feminine form of ḥākim, associated with ruling and judging. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name has a concrete occupational connection with a woman delivering judgments in a court.
What does Hâkime mean?
A woman who rules; a female judge
In Turkish: hükmeden kadın; kadın yargıç
Hâkime has the same form as a term historically used in Turkish for a female judge. Its linguistic meaning centres on judgment and authority, without indicating a bearer's occupation. It is related to Hâkim; Hakîme, with a different long vowel and an association with wisdom, requires separate consideration.
Origin of the name Hâkime
Hâkime derives from Arabic ḥākima, the feminine form of ḥākim. It belongs to the word family concerned with ruling, judging and exercising authority.
How to pronounce Hâkime
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /haːkime/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حاكمه |
| Arabic | حاكمة |
Is Hâkime a girl’s name?
Yes, Hâkime is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hâkime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hakime
Names that sound like Hâkime
Names with related meanings
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- Sultan♀Sovereign
- Melike♀Queen, female sovereign
- Tuğçe♀A small ceremonial horsehair standard
- Tomris♀Turkish name of Tomyris, queen of the Massagetae
- Nurhan♀A compound evoking light and rulership
- Selver♀Leader, foremost one
- Elmira♀Ruler of the country
- Beyhan♂♀Bey and khan
- Saruhan♂♀Yellow or fair khan
- Karahan♂♀Black khan
- Önal♂♀Take the lead
Famous people named Hâkime
- Hâkime Aslan
FAQ about the name Hâkime
What is the meaning of Hâkime?
Hâkime means “a woman who rules; a female judge”. Hâkime derives from Arabic ḥākima, the feminine form of ḥākim. It belongs to the word family concerned with ruling, judging and exercising authority.
Is Hâkime a girl’s name?
Yes, Hâkime is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hâkime in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hâkime nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hâkime?
Hâkime is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hâkime have?
Hâkime has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hâkime?
Hâkime does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Hâkime?
Other spellings: Hakime.
Famous people named Hâkime?
Notable people named Hâkime include Hâkime Aslan.
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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