Boy name
Hazım name meaning
“resolute, prudent, sound in judgment”
Hazım means “resolute,” “prudent” or “sound in judgment.” It comes from Arabic ḥāzim and is used as a boy’s name in Türkiye. The writer and poet Ali Nihad Tarlan’s contemporary, the poet Ahmet Haşim, bears a different name; Hazım instead shares its root with the word hazm, meaning resolve.
What does Hazım mean?
Resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
In Turkish: kararlı, tedbirli, sağlam yargılı
Hazım expresses the idea of sound judgment and firmness in decisions. In modern Turkish spelling it looks identical to the word for digestion, although the two were distinguished in Arabic script. Its resemblance to Kâzım likewise does not mean that the names share a root.
Origin of the name Hazım
The name Hazım comes from Arabic ḥāzim (حازم), meaning resolute and prudent. The Turkish noun hazım, digestion, derives from a different Arabic root and is unrelated.
Double names with Hazım
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hazım Beran
Meaning of each name
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
- Beran: ram; male sheep
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Necdet Hazım
Meaning of each name
- Necdet: bravery, valour; coming to someone's aid
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
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Hazım Cavit
Meaning of each name
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
- Cavit: lasting, everlasting, enduring
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Levent Hazım
Meaning of each name
- Levent: tall and handsome; naval soldier
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
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Hazım Şen
Meaning of each name
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
- Şen: cheerful; full of joy and vitality
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Saffet Hazım
Meaning of each name
- Saffet: purity, clarity, and sincerity of heart
- Hazım: resolute, prudent, sound in judgment
How to pronounce Hazım
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hazɯm/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حازم |
Is Hazım a boy’s name?
Yes, Hazım is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hazım does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 14 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hâzım, Hazim
Names that sound like Hazım
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
Famous people named Hazım
- Hazım Türegün · b. 1891
- Hazım Atıf Kuyucak · b. 1897
- Hazım Cantez · b. 1935
- Hazım Koyunlu · b. 1897
- Hazım Körmükçü · b. 1965
- Hazım Körmükçü · b. 1898
- Hazım Kutay · b. 1933
- Hazım Oktay Başer · b. 1937
- Hazım Alper Gürsu
- Hazım Bumin · b. 1905
- Hazım Özsu
FAQ about the name Hazım
What is the meaning of Hazım?
Hazım means “resolute, prudent, sound in judgment”. The name Hazım comes from Arabic ḥāzim (حازم), meaning resolute and prudent. The Turkish noun hazım, digestion, derives from a different Arabic root and is unrelated.
Is Hazım a boy’s name?
Yes, Hazım is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hazım in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hazım nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hazım?
Hazım is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hazım have?
Hazım has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hazım?
Hazım does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 14 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Hazım?
Other spellings: Hâzım, Hazim.
What names go well with Hazım?
Some ideas: Hazım Beran; Necdet Hazım; Hazım Cavit.
Famous people named Hazım?
Notable people named Hazım include Hazım Türegün, Hazım Atıf Kuyucak, Hazım Cantez.
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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