Boy name
Hakkı name meaning
“of truth; pertaining to what is right”
Hakkı means “of truth” or “pertaining to what is right.” It derives from Arabic ḥaqqī, a form related to ḥaqq, meaning truth, right or reality. Used for boys in Türkiye, it also appears historically as Hakkî in Ottoman Turkish, linking the name with the vocabulary of truth and justice.
What does Hakkı mean?
Of truth; pertaining to what is right
In Turkish: hakka ait; doğrulukla ilgili
Hakkı is associated with truth and rightful conduct. Because Hak also designates God in religious language, the name has a clear connection with Islamic and Sufi literature. Although it resembles the Turkish expression for “his or her right,” the personal name derives from a historical relational formation.
Origin of the name Hakkı
It derives from Arabic ḥaqqī, based on ḥaqq, “truth, right, reality.” Ottoman Hakkî developed the final undotted vowel found in modern Turkish Hakkı.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Hakkı
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hakkı Yakut
Meaning of each name
- Hakkı: of truth; pertaining to what is right
- Yakut: deep-red precious gemstone; ruby
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Ümmet Hakkı
Meaning of each name
- Ümmet: a community following a prophet
- Hakkı: of truth; pertaining to what is right
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Hakkı Mikdat
Meaning of each name
- Hakkı: of truth; pertaining to what is right
- Mikdat: one who cuts; suited for cutting
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Cemil Hakkı
Meaning of each name
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
- Hakkı: of truth; pertaining to what is right
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Hakkı Amil
Meaning of each name
- Hakkı: of truth; pertaining to what is right
- Amil: worker, doer; an effective factor
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Mehmethan Hakkı
Meaning of each name
- Mehmethan: Mehmet Khan; praised ruler
- Hakkı: of truth; pertaining to what is right
How to pronounce Hakkı
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hakkɯ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حقی |
| Arabic | حقي |
Is Hakkı a boy’s name?
Yes, Hakkı is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hakkı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 217 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hakki
Names that sound like Hakkı
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- Faruk♂One who distinguishes right from wrong
- Sedat♂Rectitude
- Mertcan♂A brave, honest and sincere soul
- Burhan♂Conclusive proof, clear and compelling evidence
- Sadık♂Truthful
- Halis♂Pure, unmixed
- Adil♂Just
- Sıtkı♂Associated with truthfulness and sincerity
Famous people named Hakkı
- Hakkı Başar · b. 1969
- Hakkı Yeten · b. 1910
- Hakkı Atun · b. 1935
- Hakkı Keskin · b. 1943
- Hakkı Behiç Bayiç · b. 1886
- Hakkı Yıldız · b. 1995
- Hakkı Boran Ögelman · b. 1940
- Hakkı Tunaboylu · b. 1895
- Hakkı Bulut · b. 1945
- Hakkı Hocaoğlu · b. 1975
- Hakkı Kurtuluş · b. 1980
- Hakkı Sözen · b. 1950
FAQ about the name Hakkı
What is the meaning of Hakkı?
Hakkı means “of truth; pertaining to what is right”. It derives from Arabic ḥaqqī, based on ḥaqq, “truth, right, reality.” Ottoman Hakkî developed the final undotted vowel found in modern Turkish Hakkı.
Is Hakkı a boy’s name?
Yes, Hakkı is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hakkı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hakkı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hakkı?
Hakkı is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hakkı have?
Hakkı has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hakkı?
Hakkı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 217 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Hakkı?
Other spellings: Hakki.
What names go well with Hakkı?
Some ideas: Hakkı Yakut; Ümmet Hakkı; Hakkı Mikdat.
Famous people named Hakkı?
Notable people named Hakkı include Hakkı Başar, Hakkı Yeten, Hakkı Atun.
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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