Boy name
Hikmat name meaning
“wisdom; profound understanding”
Hikmat means wisdom or profound understanding and comes from Arabic ḥikma. It is an alternative rendering of Hikmet, retaining a final t found in several language traditions. Used as a boys’ name in Türkiye, it has a direct connection with Hikmet through their shared source and meaning.
What does Hikmat mean?
Wisdom; profound understanding
In Turkish: bilgelik; derin kavrayış
Hikmat shares its origin with Turkish Hikmet and suggests thoughtful understanding as well as knowledge. The underlying word has a broad history in philosophical and religious writing. Its occurrence in the Quran provides a clear Islamic connection, while the name's basic sense remains wisdom and sound understanding.
Origin of the name Hikmat
Hikmat is a form of Hikmet, based on Arabic ḥikma, meaning wisdom. The final t is retained in the word's transmission into several languages.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hikmat in the Quran? | As a word · الحكمة · 2:269The Arabic source word of Hikmat occurs in the Quran meaning wisdom, including the form with the definite article. |
| Starts with | H · Hi |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Hikmat
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hikmat/ |
| Arabic | حكمة |
Is Hikmat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hikmat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hikmat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hikmat
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 Hikmat
- Hikmat Adil
FAQ about the name Hikmat
What is the meaning of Hikmat?
Hikmat means “wisdom; profound understanding”. Hikmat is a form of Hikmet, based on Arabic ḥikma, meaning wisdom. The final t is retained in the word's transmission into several languages.
Is Hikmat a boy’s name?
Yes, Hikmat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hikmat in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Hikmat occurs in the Quran meaning wisdom, including the form with the definite article. (e.g.: 2:269)
What is the origin of the name Hikmat?
Hikmat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hikmat have?
Hikmat has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hikmat?
Hikmat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Hikmat?
Notable people named Hikmat include Hikmat Adil.
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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