Girl name
Hikmet name meaning
“wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding”
Hikmet means “wisdom, deeper meaning or sound understanding.” It comes from Arabic ḥikma, expressing wisdom and sound judgment, and is also used for girls in Türkiye. The Turkish expression bir işin hikmeti, referring to the underlying meaning or reason behind something, illustrates the name’s connection with thoughtful understanding.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Hikmet mean?
Wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
In Turkish: bilgelik; derin anlam, yerinde bilgi
Hikmet can mean wisdom or the deeper reason behind an event in Turkish. It also evokes the didactic poetic tradition associated with Ahmed Yesevî. Established as both a female and a male name, it belongs to the same Arabic root family as names such as Hakim and Hakime.
How popular is Hikmet?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 2provinces
Where is Hikmet in the top 30?
2 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Hikmet
From Arabic ḥikma, wisdom or sound judgement. Its final consonant reflects the established Ottoman Turkish form Hikmet.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Hikmet in the Quran? | As a word · الحكمة · 2:269Ḥikma, the source of Hikmet, occurs in the Quran meaning wisdom, including with the definite article in the cited verse. |
| 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.
Double names with Hikmet
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Hikmet Serap
Meaning of each name
- Hikmet: wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
- Serap: a mirage resembling distant water
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Ayşenur Hikmet
Meaning of each name
- Ayşenur: Ayşe combined with Nur, meaning light
- Hikmet: wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
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Hikmet Nida
Meaning of each name
- Hikmet: wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
- Nida: a call; an outcry or raised voice
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Amine Hikmet
Meaning of each name
- Amine: safe, secure, free from fear
- Hikmet: wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
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Hikmet Meleknur
Meaning of each name
- Hikmet: wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
- Meleknur: angelic light; angel and radiance
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Afranur Hikmet
Meaning of each name
- Afranur: a name combining fair whiteness and light
- Hikmet: wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding
How to pronounce Hikmet
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hikmet/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | حكمت |
| Arabic | حكمة |
Is Hikmet a girl’s name?
Yes, Hikmet is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hikmet appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hikmet
Names with related meanings
- Bilge♀Wise, discerning
- Şura♀Consultation
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İlbilge♀Name combining country and wisdom
- Arife♀A knowledgeable, discerning woman
- Sezen♀One who senses or perceives the unstated
- Bilgin♂♀A learned person
- Zekiye♀İntelligent, perceptive
- Ferzan♂♀Wise, discerning
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Sezin♀İntuition, an inward sense or perception
- Fikriye♀Related to thought
Famous people named Hikmet
- Hikmet Çetin · b. 1937
- Hikmet Temel Akarsu · b. 1960
- Hikmet Karaman · b. 1960
- Hikmet Balioğlu · b. 1990
- Hikmet Kıvılcımlı · b. 1902
- Hikmet Sami Türk · b. 1935
- Hikmet Şimşek · b. 1924
- Hikmet Çiftçi · b. 1998
- Hikmet Fidan · b. 1955
- Hikmet Ersek · b. 1961
- Hikmet Tanyu · b. 1918
- Hikmet Uluğbay · b. 1939
FAQ about the name Hikmet
What is the meaning of Hikmet?
Hikmet means “wisdom; deeper meaning, sound understanding”. From Arabic ḥikma, wisdom or sound judgement. Its final consonant reflects the established Ottoman Turkish form Hikmet.
Is Hikmet a girl’s name?
Yes, Hikmet is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 2% of bearers are male.
Is Hikmet in the Quran?
As a word. Ḥikma, the source of Hikmet, occurs in the Quran meaning wisdom, including with the definite article in the cited verse. (e.g.: 2:269)
What is the origin of the name Hikmet?
Hikmet is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Hikmet have?
Hikmet has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hikmet?
Hikmet appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Hikmet?
Some ideas: Hikmet Serap; Ayşenur Hikmet; Hikmet Nida.
Famous people named Hikmet?
Notable people named Hikmet include Hikmet Çetin, Hikmet Temel Akarsu, Hikmet Karaman.
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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