Boy name
Hattat name meaning
“calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting”
Hattat means “calligrapher” or “master of artistic handwriting.” It comes from Arabic ḫaṭṭāṭ, connected with ḫaṭṭ, meaning writing or line, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Reed pens, ink, and carefully shaped letters provide a concrete association with the traditional art expressed by this occupational word.
What does Hattat mean?
Calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting
In Turkish: güzel yazı sanatçısı, hat ustası
Hattat is primarily the Turkish occupational word for a calligrapher. It is connected with the artistic tradition of hat, in which writing follows carefully developed aesthetic conventions. When used as a given name, it retains this artistic meaning; in historical texts, however, it often identifies an occupation or title.
Origin of the name Hattat
Hattat comes from Arabic khaṭṭāṭ, a professional term related to khaṭṭ, 'writing' or 'line.' It denotes a practitioner of calligraphy.
Double names with Hattat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hattat Niko
Meaning of each name
- Hattat: calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting
- Niko: victory of the people
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Ben Hattat
Meaning of each name
- Ben: son; short form of longer names
- Hattat: calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting
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Hattat Sadri
Meaning of each name
- Hattat: calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting
- Sadri: pertaining to the chest or chief position
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Şefik Hattat
Meaning of each name
- Şefik: compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Hattat: calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting
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Hattat Ethem
Meaning of each name
- Hattat: calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting
- Ethem: very dark-colored; black or dusky
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Garip Hattat
Meaning of each name
- Garip: stranger away from home; lonely, unprotected
- Hattat: calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting
How to pronounce Hattat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hattat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خطاط |
Is Hattat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hattat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hattat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hattat
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Hattat
- Hattat Aziz Efendi · b. 1872
- Hattat Ahmed Râkım · b. 1879
- Hattat Sami Bey · b. 1874
FAQ about the name Hattat
What is the meaning of Hattat?
Hattat means “calligrapher, master of artistic handwriting”. Hattat comes from Arabic khaṭṭāṭ, a professional term related to khaṭṭ, 'writing' or 'line.' It denotes a practitioner of calligraphy.
Is Hattat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hattat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hattat in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hattat nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hattat?
Hattat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hattat have?
Hattat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hattat?
Hattat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Hattat?
Some ideas: Hattat Niko; Ben Hattat; Hattat Sadri.
Famous people named Hattat?
Notable people named Hattat include Hattat Aziz Efendi, Hattat Ahmed Râkım, Hattat Sami Bey.
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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