Unisex name
Hikem name meaning
“wisdoms; wise sayings”
Hikem means “wisdoms” or “wise sayings.” It comes from Arabic ḥikam, the plural of ḥikma, “wisdom,” and entered Ottoman Turkish in the form hikem. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes collections of concise maxims, proverbs, and carefully phrased words of counsel.
What does Hikem mean?
Wisdoms; wise sayings
In Turkish: hikmetler; özlü, bilgece sözler
Hikem suggests a collection of insights or wise sayings rather than a single expression of wisdom. It belongs to the vocabulary of older literary Turkish and shares its root with Hikmet, while its plural form gives it a collective sense.
Origin of the name Hikem
From Arabic ḥikam, the plural of ḥikma, meaning wisdom. Ottoman Turkish adopted the plural as hikem, including the sense of wise sayings.
How to pronounce Hikem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hikem/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حكم |
Is Hikem a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hikem is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Hikem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hikem
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Bilge♀Wise, discerning
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Şura♀Consultation
- Hikmet♀Wisdom
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- İlbilge♀Name combining country and wisdom
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
FAQ about the name Hikem
What is the meaning of Hikem?
Hikem means “wisdoms; wise sayings”. From Arabic ḥikam, the plural of ḥikma, meaning wisdom. Ottoman Turkish adopted the plural as hikem, including the sense of wise sayings.
Is Hikem a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hikem is used for both boys and girls.
Is Hikem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hikem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hikem?
Hikem is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hikem have?
Hikem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hikem?
Hikem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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