Boy name
Hicabi name meaning
“bashful, reserved; associated with modesty”
Hicabi means “bashful,” “reserved,” or “associated with modesty.” It derives from Arabic ḥicāb, meaning curtain or covering, through the relational form hicâbî. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name connects with the Turkish expression hicap duymak, which describes feeling embarrassed or abashed.
What does Hicabi mean?
Bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
In Turkish: utangaç, çekingen; haya ile ilgili
Hicabi recalls the Turkish expression hicap duymak, to feel embarrassed or shy. The source word's literal meaning of a screen should be distinguished from its figurative development; the name also has a form suitable for a literary pen name without identifying one particular historical figure.
Origin of the name Hicabi
Based on Arabic ḥijāb, a screen or covering, with a relational ending. In Turkish naming, it is associated with hicap in its sense of bashfulness or modest reserve.
Double names with Hicabi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hicabi Bahadır
Meaning of each name
- Hicabi: bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
- Bahadır: valiant, fearless warrior
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Sırrı Hicabi
Meaning of each name
- Sırrı: pertaining to secrets or hidden matters
- Hicabi: bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
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Hicabi Telat
Meaning of each name
- Hicabi: bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
- Telat: face, countenance; appearance
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Ümran Hicabi
Meaning of each name
- Ümran: civilization, flourishing settlement and prosperity
- Hicabi: bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
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Hicabi Tayfur
Meaning of each name
- Hicabi: bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
- Tayfur: a small bird; a bird name
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Agit Hicabi
Meaning of each name
- Agit: brave, heroic, courageous
- Hicabi: bashful, reserved; associated with modesty
How to pronounce Hicabi
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hid͡ʒabi/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حجابی |
| Arabic | حجابي |
Is Hicabi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hicabi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hicabi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hicabi
Famous people named Hicabi
- Hicabi Dursun · b. 1965
- Hicabi Emekli · b. 1925
- Hicabi Kırlangıç · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Hicabi
What is the meaning of Hicabi?
Hicabi means “bashful, reserved; associated with modesty”. Based on Arabic ḥijāb, a screen or covering, with a relational ending. In Turkish naming, it is associated with hicap in its sense of bashfulness or modest reserve.
Is Hicabi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hicabi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hicabi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hicabi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hicabi?
Hicabi is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hicabi have?
Hicabi has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hicabi?
Hicabi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Hicabi?
Some ideas: Hicabi Bahadır; Sırrı Hicabi; Hicabi Telat.
Famous people named Hicabi?
Notable people named Hicabi include Hicabi Dursun, Hicabi Emekli, Hicabi Kırlangıç.
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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